A man who was serving a jail sentence for killing his twin daughters has attempted suicide by slitting his own throat in the bathroom of Kanpur jail. He has been hospitalized and is currently under medical observation.
Incident Details
The incident took place on Monday morning when the inmate, identified as Mishra, went to the bathroom and used a sharpened edge of his food plate to injure his throat. Jail Superintendent Rajesh Pandey stated that Mishra allegedly sharpened the edge of his food plate by rubbing it against a hard surface and then used it to inflict a deep cut on his throat.
Response and Hospitalization
Jail officials immediately rushed to the scene after hearing noises and found Mishra lying in a pool of blood. He was quickly taken to the nearest hospital, where doctors provided first aid and stabilized his condition. He is now out of danger but remains under strict medical supervision.
Background of the Case
Mishra was convicted for the murder of his twin daughters in a case that had drawn significant media attention. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and had been lodged in Kanpur jail for the past several months. The motive behind the murders was reported to be a family dispute.
Investigation Underway
The jail administration has launched an inquiry into the incident to determine how Mishra managed to obtain and sharpen the plate without detection. Security measures in the jail are being reviewed to prevent such incidents in the future. Police are also questioning other inmates and staff to ascertain if there was any negligence or foul play.
This incident highlights the mental health challenges faced by inmates, particularly those convicted of serious crimes. Authorities are considering providing psychological counseling to prisoners to prevent self-harm and suicide attempts.
