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Prisoner's Death Sparks Suspicion in Sultanpur Jail
18 Jan
Summary
- Undertrial prisoner Shailendra Singh died in Sultanpur jail early Saturday.
- Jail officials claim heart attack, but family disputes the cause of death.
- Singh was facing trial for a 20-year-old attempted murder case.
An undertrial prisoner, Shailendra Singh, aged 41, passed away early Saturday within the Sultanpur district jail, with his death now surrounded by suspicious circumstances. The jail administration has attributed his demise to a heart attack, a statement that his family has publicly challenged, demanding a thorough investigation.
Singh, a resident of Amethi district, had been lodged in jail since March 27. He was awaiting a court appearance scheduled for January 19, 2026, in connection with a nearly 20-year-old attempted murder case. His family insists he was in good health, with his last phone call to his wife on Friday evening revealing no health concerns.
The Sultanpur Kotwali Nagar police have initiated an investigation, sending the body for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Further actions will be decided once the autopsy report is available, as the family awaits answers regarding the unsettling events within the jail.
