Remand prisoner collapses in Puzhal, declared dead in hospital

42-year-old murder suspect, a remand prisoner lodged in the Puzhal Central prison, collapsed inside the premises and was declared brought dead at the Stanley Medical College Hospital.

By :  migrator
Update: 2018-09-02 20:54 GMT
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Chennai

He was identified as Vinayagam of Thai Moogambigai Nagar in Anakaputhur. He was arrested last month on murder charges and was lodged in Block-I of Central prison. Prison authorities said that Vinayagam suddenly got seizure on Sunday morning and collapsed. After he was given first-aid at the hospital, he was rushed to Stanley Medical College Hospital as his condition worsened. However, doctors declared him brought dead and sent his body for autopsy. A case has been registered at Puzhal police station.

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