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Crime
68-year-old accused in Jaisalmer land fraud dies while under police remand in Jodhpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 03:01 PM
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A 68‑year‑old man arrested on suspicion of using forged documents to seize land in Jaisalmer died while receiving treatment at Jodhpur’s MDM Hospital.
Police in Jaisalmer took a 68‑year‑old man into custody on allegations that he attempted to acquire land using counterfeit documents. The suspect was placed in police remand and later transferred to Jodhpur’s MDM Hospital for medical care.
According to officials, his health deteriorated during the interrogation process, prompting the move to the hospital. While undergoing treatment, the accused suffered a fatal event, and he was declared dead at the facility.
The Rajasthan police have opened an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death, citing the need to verify whether medical negligence or other factors contributed. No further details on the cause of death have been released.
The case highlights ongoing concerns over land‑related fraud in the state and the handling of detainees’ health while in custody.
According to officials, his health deteriorated during the interrogation process, prompting the move to the hospital. While undergoing treatment, the accused suffered a fatal event, and he was declared dead at the facility.
The Rajasthan police have opened an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death, citing the need to verify whether medical negligence or other factors contributed. No further details on the cause of death have been released.
The case highlights ongoing concerns over land‑related fraud in the state and the handling of detainees’ health while in custody.