TURA: An accused in an arson case from Dalu has died of illness in a hospital while in judicial custody on Monday.
The accused, under-trial prisoner Tengkan N Marak (34) of Baburambil under Dalu police station lodged in Tura district jail, was admitted to Tura Civil Hospital on February 5 after he fell ill.
He was arrested on February 4 on a non-bailable arrest warrant under various sections of the Indian Penal Code connected to arson, rioting, damage to property and unlawful gathering.
He reportedly complained of being unwell while in jail and was later admitted in hospital for treatment.
“He had been arrested in connection with case HR233/12and produced before court in connection with case GR233/12 on an NWBA and was sent to judicial custody. He complained of sickness and was admitted to hospital on February 5. He died on Monday in the UTP ward. A report has been submitted to Araimile Beat House by jail authorities and a magisterial inquest done,” informed West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police, MGR Kumar.
