Engineer Rashid, jailed MP, attacked by transgender inmates inside Tihar Jail: Sources

Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Engineer Rashid was reportedly assaulted by transgender inmates inside Delhi's Tihar Jail following a verbal altercation that took place about a week ago. Rashid, who is lodged in Jail Number 3, sustained minor injuries from the attack. Prison sources have dismissed any claims of a planned murder conspiracy, describing such reports as baseless. Currently, only three transgender inmates are held in Jail Number 3 alongside Rashid.

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