A major security incident has been reported from Neemka Jail in Faridabad, where terror suspect Abdul Rehman was murdered by another inmate. The attack took place late at night around 2:00 AM on February 9, 2026. Authorities rushed the victim to a local hospital, but he was declared dead upon arrival. The jail administration and local police have started a high-level inquiry into how such a violent attack happened inside the barracks.
How did the incident happen inside the jail?
The murder occurred during the lockup hours when most prisoners were asleep. Reports suggest that a fellow inmate named Arun Chaudhary attacked Rehman. Chaudhary allegedly used a sharp-edged weapon, which is suspected to be a sharpened metal strip, to inflict fatal injuries.
Arun Chaudhary is a Kashmiri youth who is already facing multiple charges. He has cases of murder and attempt to murder registered against him in Jammu and Amritsar. Following this incident, a fresh murder case has been filed against him. Prison officials are now facing questions regarding the security lapse that allowed an inmate to possess a weapon.
Why was Abdul Rehman arrested?
Abdul Rehman was a high-profile prisoner arrested in March 2025. His arrest was a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Haryana Special Task Force (STF). Investigators had flagged him as a significant threat before his capture.
- Possession of Weapons: He was caught with two live hand grenades in the Pali area of Faridabad.
- Terror Links: Police alleged he was an operative for handlers linked to ISIS/ISKP.
- Planned Targets: He was accused of conducting reconnaissance for a planned strike on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and other administrative buildings.
