A 32-year-old undertrial prisoner allegedly died by suicide inside the Ludhiana Central Jail on Tuesday morning. The inmate was found hanging in the bathroom of a barrack during the routine headcount of prisoners.
Identification of the Deceased
The deceased was identified as Sukhwinder Singh, a resident of Qila Lal Singh village in the Batala area of Gurdaspur district.
Incident Details
According to jail authorities, the barracks were opened around 6:30 am for the daily counting of inmates. During the process, Sukhwinder was found missing. A search was launched, and he was later discovered hanging in a barrack bathroom.
Prison staff immediately shifted him to the jail hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The body was subsequently sent to the Civil Hospital for an autopsy.
Legal and Procedural Actions
Police officials stated that the autopsy would be conducted by a board of doctors under the supervision of a duty magistrate. The entire process would be videographed to ensure transparency.
Sukhwinder had been lodged in the jail since May 2025 in connection with a criminal case. Authorities have informed the deceased's family members. Further action will be taken after recording their statements.
