Mandoli jail inmate dies at GTB hospital
Kin allege foul play, demand fair probe into incident
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner lodged in Mandoli Jail in northeast Delhi died at GTB Hospital here on Sunday after being taken there in an unconscious condition, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Azad. He was lodged in the jail for the past few days in connection with a case, they said.
According to the police, information was received from GTB Hospital regarding the admission of an undertrial prisoner from Mandoli jail in an unconscious state.
According to police sources, Azad had allegedly been involved in a quarrel inside the jail on the night of February 24. He was produced before a court in Karkardooma in connection with his case recently and had also spoken to his family members late Saturday night.
His family members alleged that he was assaulted inside the jail and claimed that certain ward staff had beaten him, leading to his death. They have demanded strict action and a fair investigation into the incident.
After receiving information, a police team reached the hospital and shifted the body to the mortuary. The jail authorities have been informed and statements of inmates and staff are likely to be recorded as part of the inquiry.
The police said the exact cause of the death would be ascertained after the post-mortem report is received. Further investigation is underway.
