Indrani Mukerjea booked for ‘inciting riots’ in Mumbai’s Byculla jail

Former media entrepreneur Indrani Mukerjea, accused of murdering her daughter Sheena Bora, was among scores of prisoners booked for rioting in Mumbai’s Byculla jail after an inmate was allegedly beaten to death on Friday.

Police have also booked six jail officials for the death of Manjula Shetye, 45, convicted for the murder of her sister-in-law. The post-mortem report from JJ hospital said Shetye had sustained 11 to 13 contusions all over her body on being assaulted. The police registered the case after receiving the report on Saturday.

TP Lahane, dean of JJ hospital, told HT, “The woman’s lungs were damaged. We have mentioned this as the cause of death.” One of the injuries was on her scalp, Lahane added. The FIR for murder was registered on the complaint of Shetye’s cell mate, who alleged that she was beaten by a sub-inspector and five prison guards.