A remand prisoner, recognized as Balagangadhar Tilak (39), died underneath mysterious circumstances in Vijayawada Sub-Jail on March 8.
Tilak, an auto-rickshaw driver from Gollapalem Gattu within the One City space, was booked in a drunk driving case two days in the past. Police produced Tilak earlier than the courtroom which awarded seven days imprisonment to him, moreover imposing a effective of ₹10,000.
Tilak was rushed to a hospital by the employees of the Jail Division after he complained of illness. He died on the hospital, the police stated.
Vijayawada Income Divisional Officer (RDO) Bhavani Shankar, who visited the hospital, stated {that a} detailed inquiry into the demise of the remand prisoner could be carried out.
Nonetheless, the members of the family of Tilak expressed doubt over the explanation for the demise of Tilak. Following a grievance, the Governorpet police registered a case underneath Part 174 Cr.PC (suspicious demise) and took up investigation.