Convict in drug case dies by suicide in jail
Was undergoing 22-yr imprisonment
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A convict undergoing imprisonment in drug smuggling case died by suicide inside the barracks at the Central Jail here on Sunday night.
Superintendent of Jail Kulwant Singh said the inmate, identified as 27-year-old Lovepreet Singh, was undergoing 22-year imprisonment in a smuggling case. He was also suffering from a disease. on Sunday night, he took the extreme step by using a piece of cloth, which he tied to an exhaust fan in the barracks and then hanged himself. After jail officials got to know about the suicide attempt, they took him to the hospital in the jail and then shifted him to the Civil Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
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He said the reason of suicide was not clear so far as no suicide note was recovered. Suspecting no foul play, inquest proceedings were recommended in the case.
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