Overview
- A 63-year-old security guard, identified as Sahab Ram, was allegedly struck from behind with a wooden plank and died at the Sri Ganganagar observation and juvenile home.
- Police say the attack involved three juveniles who were lodged in the facility on two murder charges and one Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances case.
- Investigators began questioning the three detained youths and recovered scene evidence after a Forensic Science Laboratory team visited to collect samples.
- CCTV footage from the premises is being examined to reconstruct the sequence of events and to check whether any other person was involved.
- District officials inspected the home and have sought details from the Department of Child Rights as the case raises urgent questions about custody safeguards and staff safety.