An undertrial prisoner, accused of murdering his wife, has died in Dhanbad Divisional Jail, prompting a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
An undertrial prisoner (UTP) died at Dhanbad Divisional Jail on Tuesday, an official said.
Jailer of Dhanbad Divisional Jail Dinesh Verma told reporters on Tuesday evening that the undertrial prisoner, who was in jail in connection with the murder of his wife, had collapsed at the jail a few days back and was rushed to Dhanbad Sadar Hospital for treatment.
"After receiving treatment, he was brought back to the prison. On Monday late at night, his condition suddenly deteriorated, and while he was being taken to the Sadar Hospital, he died. The body has been sent to Sahid Nirmal Mahato Medical College and Hospital for post mortem, which would be done under the supervision of a magistrate and recorded on video as per protocols," the official said.
The deceased was a resident of Sangramdih under Govindpur Police Station and had been arrested on May 16 for murdering his wife.
The jail official further stated that a medical board meeting had been convened within the jail premises to assess the prisoner's health condition.
During the examination, symptoms indicative of a condition resembling epilepsy were observed. Currently, the actual cause of death can only be ascertained once the post-mortem report is received, he added.