An under-trial prisoner (UTP) died after being attacked by a fellow inmate at the jail here on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Laxman Nayak of Tummudibandh.
Sources said one Kanhu Charan Pradhan, who is serving a life term at the jail allegedly hit Laxman with a stone on his head.
Critically injured, Laxman was immediately rushed to Phulbani hospital and later shifted to the Brahmapur-based MKCG Medical College Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
“Pradhan was a psychiatric patient and was often being treated at Berhmapur MKCG hospital. Even as his mental condition was stable recently, he suddenly attacked Laxman with a stone today morning while roaming in the jail yard,” In-charge Superintendent Phulbani jail Gariba Sahu said.
“Laxman’s body would be handed over to his family members after completion of post-mortem and other legal proceedings. A FIR has been lodged against the accused,” added Sahu.