An inmate received an additional 3 years and 2 months in jail for slashing a fellow prisoner's face with an improvised weapon over a laundry dispute.
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A prisoner got into a fight with another inmate at Changi Prison over a dirty shirt. The disagreement got worse over time, and eventually he attacked the other man with a homemade blade, leaving a permanent scar on his face. He was punished with extra jail time and caning.
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👍 👎 Vote ↓A prison dispute over laundry escalated into a violent attack, resulting in more jail time for the attacker.
According to The Straits Times, a prison inmate named Karrtik Stalniraj will serve more time in jail for a violent attack on another prisoner.
Karrtik, 25, was already in Changi Prison for other crimes.
On 1 November 2024, he got 3 years and 2 months more jail time.
He also will get 4 strokes of the cane.
This new sentence is for slashing another inmate’s face with a makeshift weapon.
The attack happened on 13 December 2022 in Changi Prison.
It all started with unhappiness over laundry.
Karrtik Stalniraj and the victim had an argument about a discoloured shirt.
This led to more problems between them.
On the day of the attack, Karrtik used a blade he made himself.
He walked up to the victim from behind and tapped his shoulder.
When the victim turned, Karrtik slashed his face.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 4 September 2022 | Initial prison laundry dispute |
| Early December 2022 | Victim disturbed him three times when he’s having an interview with his parents. |
| 13 December 2022 | Karrtik attacks victim with improvised weapon, resulting in a 15cm face slash |
| 1 November 2024 | Karrtik sentenced to additional jail time |
The victim got a serious cut on his left cheek.
The wound was 15 centimetres long.
He was taken to Changi General Hospital for treatment.
The injury left a permanent scar on his face.
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