Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: An undertrial prisoner died under mysterious circumstances at Jharpada Jail in Bhubaneswar, said an official on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Bidyadhar Guru of Maitree Vihar area in the capital city. Guru was lodged in jail on October 5. Guru, who was sick, died upon arrival at the Capital Hospital.
Meanwhile, 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 requested the family members to be present at the Capital Hospital where Guru was transferred for treatment. However, upon arrival at the hospital, he passed away.