Inmate found hanging in Poojappura Central Jail; probe underway

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An inmate of the Poojappura Central Jail was found hanging. He has been identified as Sreenivasan (55) of Kollengode undergoing life imprisonment for murdering his wife.

The incident happened last night. He was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis and so he was shifted to a special block where patients are housed. It is heard that the official who was on duty was not aware of the incident.

Sreenivasan was found hanging when another officer arrived at night to take charge. Although he was immediately rushed to the medical college hospital, he was declared dead.

He had previously gone into hiding after being released on parole. The police managed to arrest him after five years, following which he was brought to the Poojappura Central Jail. Meantime, the reason for the suicide is unclear. The authorities stated that a detailed investigation will be conducted into how this happened despite strict surveillance inside the prison.