SULTANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH (Tuesday, April 7, 2026) — An undertrial prisoner allegedly died by suicide in the early hours of Tuesday at the Sultanpur District Jail. The incident has prompted prison authorities to initiate a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 48-year-old inmate.
The Incident: 1:30 AM Suicide
According to jail officials, the incident was discovered during a routine check by the night wardens.
- The Deceased: Nakchhed Kori (48), a resident of Charathai village in the Dhanpatganj area.
- The Method: Kori allegedly used a plastic rope to hang himself inside the jail toilet.
- Timeline: The incident is estimated to have occurred around 1:30 AM.
Inmate Background
Jailer Omkar Pandey confirmed that Kori had only been in custody for a short period before the incident.
| Detail | Information |
| Incarceration Date | March 25, 2026 |
| Legal Status | Undertrial prisoner |
| Primary Charges | Attempt to Murder (under the BNS/IPC) |
| Previous Record | Lodged in jail following a recent local dispute in Dhanpatganj. |
Judicial and Administrative Response
As per standard protocol for deaths in judicial custody, the jail administration has followed a series of legal steps:
- Post-Mortem: The body has been sent to the district hospital for a forensic examination to confirm the cause of death.
- Judicial Inquiry: A magisterial probe has been ordered to determine if there were any lapses in security or supervision by the jail staff.
- Family Notification: Kori’s relatives in Charathai village have been informed of the incident.
Context: Safety Concerns in Sultanpur Jail
This incident adds to a series of recent fatalities at the Sultanpur District Jail that have drawn scrutiny from human rights activists and local authorities.
- January 2026: An undertrial named Shailendra Singh (41) died under suspicious circumstances; while officials cited a heart attack, the family alleged foul play.
- September 2025: An inmate named Mohammad Subhan reportedly died by suicide following a quarrel with his wife during a prison visit.
- Historical Context: In 2023, a high-profile case involving the deaths of two Dalit undertrials was later categorized by a judicial inquiry as “likely forceful hanging,” challenging the initial suicide claims made by prison staff.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “UP: Inmate ends life in Sultanpur district jail” (April 7, 2026).
- The Times of India: “Undertrial dies by suicide in Sultanpur prison” (April 7, 2026).
- Rediff News: “Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide” (April 7, 2026).
- Official Statement: Jailer Omkar Pandey, Sultanpur District Jail (April 7, 2026).
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