Kashmir: Rumors led to riots inside Central Jail

Srinagar: Situation went out of control inside a high-security central jail after rumours spread about inmates being shifted out of the Kashmir valley.

Riots broke this Thursday evening after rumours began spreading inside the central jail were furious inmates not only burnt a temporary shelter but also tried to reach the out to the outer cordon of the jail located in the downtown area of the city, officials said.

The situation was somehow brought under control with the help of additional CRPF personel, TOI reports.