Pratapgarh (UP), Apr 10 (PTI) An undertrial prisoner lodged in the district jail here in connection with a case of rape has allegedly died of suicide on Friday, police said.
“Prima facie, the incident appears to be a case of suicide. The inmate suffered severe burn injuries in the jail premises under suspicious circumstances,” Jail Superintendent Rishabh Dwivedi said.
However, the exact cause will be ascertained after investigation, he said.
The deceased, Deepak alias Rahul — a resident of Purwa Mirzapur in Rasoolabad area of Unnao district — was lodged for rape since November 1, 2025, following orders of a special POCSO court, the officer said.
The said case was registered against him at Kandhai police station in Pratapgarh.
The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, while a forensic team is conducting a detailed probe. PTI COR CDN APL APL
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