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Three jail staffers suspended as inmate dies after sustaining burn injuries in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh
Updated On: 11 April, 2026 04:50 PM IST | Pratapgarh (UP) | mid-day online correspondent
The incident appears to be a case of suicide at first glance. However, he said the exact sequence of events will only be confirmed after a detailed investigation. The body has been sent for postmortem examination. A forensic team is also investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, officials said

The inmate had been lodged in jail since November 1, 2025. Representational Pic/File
Three prison personnel, including a deputy jailor, have been suspended following the death of an inmate under suspicious circumstances at the district jail in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh, officials said on Saturday, reported the PTI.
The incident occurred on Friday when an inmate sustained severe burn injuries inside the jail premises. He later died, raising concerns about safety and supervision within the prison.
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