India News: Aftab, who was being held in a barrack near Sarabjit's barrack in one of the most secure sections of Kot Lakhpat Jail, was among at least six prisoners who attacked the Indian national at about 4.30pm.

Sarabjit was hit on the head with bricks and his neck and stomach were cut with blades, at least two sources told PTI.One source said Sarabjit was attacked within his barrack. However, unnamed officials of Kot Lakhpat Jail were quoted by Pakistani TV news channels as saying that only two prisoners - Amer Aftab and Mudassar - were involved in the attack.