US national Matthew VanDyke alleges assault in Tihar jail

US national Matthew VanDyke has alleged that he was physically assaulted and denied medical treatment during his imprisonment in New Delhi's Tihar jail. VanDyke was previously arrested alongside six Ukrainians over alleged ties to armed groups in Myanmar before being granted bail. The incident highlights serious concerns regarding inmate safety and medical access within Indian correctional facilities. The US embassy has not yet issued any official comment on his claims.