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Crime
Undertrial Prisoner Hangs Himself in Bathinda Central Jail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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An undertrial detainee at Bathinda Central Jail took his own life by hanging, according to prison officials.
Prison officials reported that an undertrial inmate was found hanging inside his cell at Bathinda Central Jail. The detainee, who had not yet been convicted of any crime, was discovered by jail staff during a routine check.
The suicide has prompted concerns about the mental health support and supervision provided to undertrial prisoners in custody. Authorities noted that the inmate had been awaiting trial for an unspecified offence and had no pending bail applications.
The Punjab prison department has announced an internal inquiry to determine the circumstances that led to the death. Senior officials said they would cooperate with any external investigation and review existing protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The suicide has prompted concerns about the mental health support and supervision provided to undertrial prisoners in custody. Authorities noted that the inmate had been awaiting trial for an unspecified offence and had no pending bail applications.
The Punjab prison department has announced an internal inquiry to determine the circumstances that led to the death. Senior officials said they would cooperate with any external investigation and review existing protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.