Tragic Incident: Inmate's Death at Tihar Jail Hospital

An undertrial prisoner, Ramesh Karmakar, allegedly took his life by hanging himself at Delhi's Tihar jail hospital. The incident occurred at midnight, and a magisterial inquiry has been ordered. The police have been informed about the alleged suicide case, and investigations are ongoing.

Tragic Incident: Inmate's Death at Tihar Jail Hospital
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An undertrial prisoner identified as Ramesh Karmakar was reportedly found dead at a Delhi prison hospital, having allegedly hanged himself from a window, authorities disclosed on Monday.

Karmakar, residing in Tihar Jail's Number 4 section, was receiving treatment in the Jail Number 3 hospital since late May. The grim discovery was made during a routine check on Sunday night.

Preliminary investigations suggest suicide as the cause, prompting a magisterial inquiry and notifying the local police. The case raises concerns regarding inmate safety and mental health in prisons.

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