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Body of 68-year-old undertrial found hanging in jail cell

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Press Trust of India Coimbatore
The body of a 68-year-old undertrial, lodged in the Central Jail here, was found hanging from an iron rod in a cell early today, police said.

Duraisamy of Vijayamangalam in Tirupur district was arrested for allegedly trying to sexually assault a minor girl two months ago.

The inmates of the cell noticed Duraisamy hanging from the rod and informed jail officials.

Though he was rushed to the jail hospital, he was declared brought dead, police said.

The body has been sent for post-mortem.
 

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First Published: Feb 02 2018 | 4:50 PM IST

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