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Crime
Saket Court Summons Tihar Warden Over Threats to Shraddha Walker Accused
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Saket court has summoned the Superintendent of Tihar Jail to address security concerns regarding Aftaab Amin Poonawala, who is reportedly facing threats in custody.
The Saket court in Delhi has issued a summons to the Superintendent of Tihar Jail regarding the security of Aftaab Amin Poonawala, the accused in the high-profile Shraddha Walker murder case. The judicial order was issued in response to reports that Poonawala is receiving threats while in custody.
The court sought a detailed response from the jail administration on the measures being taken to ensure the safety of the accused. This move highlights the ongoing legal and security complexities surrounding the case, which has drawn significant public and media attention since its inception.
Afthaab Amin Poonawala is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail as he faces trial for the brutal murder and dismemberment of Shraddha Walker in 2022. The court's intervention underscores the need for robust security protocols for high-profile accused persons within the prison system.
The jail administration is expected to submit its report to the court, detailing the specific security arrangements in place and any incidents of intimidation reported by the accused or his legal team.
The court sought a detailed response from the jail administration on the measures being taken to ensure the safety of the accused. This move highlights the ongoing legal and security complexities surrounding the case, which has drawn significant public and media attention since its inception.
Afthaab Amin Poonawala is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail as he faces trial for the brutal murder and dismemberment of Shraddha Walker in 2022. The court's intervention underscores the need for robust security protocols for high-profile accused persons within the prison system.
The jail administration is expected to submit its report to the court, detailing the specific security arrangements in place and any incidents of intimidation reported by the accused or his legal team.