Heavy security enveloped Majnai village in Ayodhya as the body of Abdul Rahman, the terror suspect stabbed to death in Faridabad’s Neemka Jail, was transported home for burial. The arrival on Tuesday follows a family-led journey from Haryana, with cops ensuring peace during the funeral rites at the local kabristan.
Rahman’s father and kin retrieved the mortal remains, navigating through checkpoints to reach Thana Inayatnagar’s jurisdiction. The village, now a fortress of police personnel, braces for the interment.
Unraveling the jail murder: In a brazen act, inmate Arun Chaudhary—a Kashmiri previously jailed in J&K and later moved to Faridabad’s fortified barrack—lunged at Rahman with a sharp implement. The fatal strike to the head occurred amid a fierce argument near Barrack No. 3 at 2 a.m. Sunday, as per police spokesperson Yashpal Singh.
Ongoing inquiries scrutinize jail protocols, inmate profiling, and the lethal escalation from words to weapons. Rahman’s profile amplifies the gravity: Apprehended March 2, 2025, by STF near Pali with dual hand grenades, he was linked to an Ayodhya bombing conspiracy. Ram Temple-related videos on his device sealed his terror credentials; explosives were safely dismantled.
This high-stakes fatality in custody reignites debates on segregating volatile prisoners. Ayodhya, ever vigilant against extremism, sees this as a stark reminder of threats lurking beyond borders. The village ceremony concludes a chapter, but security alerts persist.