A 25-year-old inmate allegedly died by suicide at the Neemka District Jail in Faridabad in the early hours of Monday, prompting an investigation by the police. The body was sent to Badshah Khan Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Deceased identified as Hrithik alias Rankit Bhadana
The deceased has been identified as Hrithik alias Rankit Bhadana, a resident of Ghazipur. He had been lodged in the jail for the past 11 months in connection with various criminal cases. According to jail sources, Hrithik had around 16 criminal cases registered against him, including charges of assault and attempted murder.
Family alleges custodial torture
The victim's brother, Rajesh, accused the jail authorities of subjecting Hrithik to torture. He specifically alleged that Deputy Superintendent Sajid Khan frequently assaulted him, causing severe mental distress that ultimately drove him to take the extreme step. Rajesh claimed that the harassment was persistent and unbearable.
Sajid Khan, however, strongly denied the allegations. He stated that all inmates were treated equally and asserted that an impartial inquiry would be conducted into the matter. The jail administration has promised a thorough investigation.
Inmate was unwell, died by hanging
According to jail sources, Hrithik had been unwell for the past few days and was admitted to the jail hospital. He allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself in the hospital bathroom late on Sunday night. A senior police officer said no suicide note was recovered from the spot, and an investigation is underway.
Previous incidents at Neemka Jail
Neemka Jail has been in the news previously for several serious incidents. In February, a terror suspect was murdered in a high-security ward. In March, boiling oil was thrown during a dispute between inmates, raising questions about the jail administration. The latest incident has once again brought the prison's security, surveillance, and administrative procedures under scrutiny.
The police have taken the body into custody and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the death. The family's allegations of custodial torture will also be probed as part of the inquiry.
