Sexual exploitation of prisoner in Ranchi's Hotwar jail

A serious incident of sexual exploitation of a male prisoner by other inmates in Ranchi's Hotwar Jail has come to light. According to an NDTV report, the victim shared the details of the incident with his family after being released from jail, following which his father lodged a police complaint. The police have filed an FIR against a total of 19 people, including the jail superintendent, the medical officer of the jail hospital, and the ward in-charge.

The complaint filed by the victim prisoner has made extremely shocking revelations. According to the complaint, a group of prisoners in the jail drugged him, rendered him unconscious, and subsequently sexually exploited him after forcibly making him wear a saree. This atrocity was committed not once but on three separate occasions. These incidents occurred during the festivals of Mahashivratri, Ram Navami, and Sarhul.

The victim also attempted to inform the authorities about this matter, but it has been alleged that his complaints were ignored. The complaint further stated that when he wrote a letter to inform them, the letter was torn up. The prisoner sustained injuries during these attacks and was left bloodied, yet he was not provided with necessary medical treatment.

Questions have also been raised regarding the role of the jail administration in this entire matter, as jail officials are also included in this case. The victim prisoner was recently released from jail. The Ranchi court had acquitted him and released him on June 12, 2026. After coming out of jail, when he spoke about this horrific experience, his father initiated legal proceedings.

Hotwar Jail is a well-known jail located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, which is responsible for the residence and security of prisoners. The security and facilities of prisoners are managed under the administration of this jail.