Chennai: A clash between two inmates at Puzhal central prison led to one prisoner being seriously injured after his face was slashed with a blade.Immanuel, 33, was lodged in the undertrial block since Feb 25 in connection with a murder case. Another inmate, Chandru, 22, was also housed in the same block following his arrest in a theft case.According to prison sources, both inmates were lodged in the same cell. On Saturday night, a verbal argument between the two escalated into a physical altercation. During the fight, Chandru attacked Immanuel with a shaving blade, repeatedly slashing his face.Immanuel sustained deep cut injuries on the right side of his face. Prison officials rushed to the scene and rescued him. He was initially given first aid at the prison hospital, but was later shifted to Stanley govt hospital for further treatment, where he is currently undergoing intensive care.
