Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Apr 17 (PTI) An inmate lodged in the Central Jail here died on Friday while being taken to a hospital after his health suddenly deteriorated, officials said.
The deceased has been identified as Aman Loi, a resident of Ravidas Nagar locality in Hoshiarpur.
According to jail authorities, Loi was serving a 10-year sentence in connection with a case registered at Sadar Hoshiarpur police station under sections 376-D (gang rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. He had returned to the jail on Thursday evening after availing parole.
Superintendent of Central Jail, Satnam Singh said Loi complained of uneasiness on Friday morning, following which he was being shifted to the Civil Hospital. However, he died on the way.
Prima facie, the cause of death is suspected to be cardiac arrest, the official said.
He added that an inquiry has been initiated as per rules to ascertain the exact cause of death. The body has been kept in the mortuary of the Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination. PTI COR SUN HIG HIG
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