Bhubaneswar: An undertrial prisoner died under mysterious circumstances at Jharpada Jail in Bhubaneswar.
The deceased has been identified as Bidyadhar Guru of Maitree Vihar area in the city. He was lodged in jail on October 5.
The family members of the deceased alleged that he was murdered in jail.
The jail superintendent informed the family of Bidyadhar Guru about his deteriorating health condition today. In a letter, the jail superintendent stated that Guru was transferred to Capital Hospital for treatment, and requested his family members to be present for his care.
However, upon arrival at the hospital, Guru had passed away.
