This story is from October 24, 2021

Uttar Pradesh: Undertrial found hanging in Kasganj district jail

A 25-year-old undertrial accused of possessing and smuggling drugs was found hanging from a drain pipe near the toilet in Kasganj district jail on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh: Undertrial found hanging in Kasganj district jail
The deceased was identified as Ramsnehi Singh of Nagla Zar village under Iglas police station in Aligarh district.
AGRA: A 25-year-old undertrial accused of possessing and smuggling drugs was found hanging from a drain pipe near the toilet in Kasganj district jail on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Ramsnehi Singh of Nagla Zar village under Iglas police station in Aligarh district.
His father alleged that he was murdered by jail staff who were pressuring him to arrange for Rs 15,000.

Deputy jailor of Kasganj district jail KK Maurya, however, suspects that Singh took his own life but is yet to ascertain the reason for death.
He is awaiting the post-mortem report.
District magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh said though no formal complaint had been lodged by his family, a judicial probe will be conducted in the matter.
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Deepak Lavania

Deepak Lavania is based in Agra serving as Principal Correspondent, covering districts of Agra and Aligarh division of western UP. An avid user of the RTI Act, he has been thrice awarded the TOI Scribe Tribe award for best news reports/series.

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