Jail warder found hanging inside Bhubaneswar Jharpada jail campus

A jail warder was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the government quarters located within the Jharpada Jail campus in Bhubaneswar on Friday, triggering concern among prison staff and local authorities.

The deceased has been identified as Sarathi Pradhan, who was serving as a warder at Nayagarh Jail.

Reason Of Death Unclear

According to preliminary information, Sarathi Pradhan’s body was discovered hanging inside the government quarters where his family members were residing on the Jharpada Jail campus.

The incident came to light after family members and nearby residents noticed the situation and immediately informed the authorities. Soon after receiving the information, police reached the spot and initiated an investigation into the matter.

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Sources said that although Pradhan was posted at Nayagarh Jail, his family had been staying in the staff quarters at the Jharpada Jail premises. Following the discovery of the body, officials from the local police station and jail authorities conducted a preliminary inquiry at the scene. The body was later sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.

Probe On

As of now, the reason behind the alleged suicide remains unclear. Police have begun a detailed investigation and are questioning family members and colleagues to determine the circumstances that led to the tragic incident.

The sudden death of the jail warder has shocked the prison staff and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have assured that the exact cause of death will be known after the completion of the investigation and the post-mortem report.