An under-trial prisoner (UTP) lodged at the Jharpada Special Jail here died due to health complications on Saturday.
The deceased, identified as Rabi Dulla, had been arrested in connection with a looting incident at an armoury in Nayagarh district. He was also accused in crimes like looting weapons after torching the Nayagarh police station, murder and explosion. He was also arrested for his alleged links with Maoists. However, the jail authorities could not be contacted to comment on the UTP’s death.