Abu Salem's dramatic claim: 'Jailer pushing me to suicide'

Gangster Abu Salem, who had made life hell for several Bollywood and other prominent personalities through extortion calls and firings, is allegedly facing a tough time inside Taloja Jail. In a 16-page affidavit, submitted in the TADA court on Friday, the 40-year-old, who is being tried for his role in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and was used to a lavish lifestyle in exile, has said that the new Jail Superintendent, Hiralal Jadhav, has been finding innovative ways to torture him to ensure that he either goes mad or commits suicide due to the pressure. According to the affidavit, Salem is allegedly being strip searched, prevented from going to hospital and kept under the watch of two constables, who have allegedly been asked to maintain eye contact with him at all times to ensure that he feels he is constantly under pressure. This is even preventing him from being able to relieve himself. Jadhav, according to Salem, is doing all this to ensure that he gets noticed by his seniors and gets promotions.   Mid Day