Body of fleeing prisoner discovered hanging in Jajpur
Jajpur, April 16: The body of a prisoner, Sukra Munda, who had fled from SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack during treatment on Monday, was discovered hanging in Giringamali forest, under Kaliapani police jurisdiction in Jajpur district on Tuesday.
Sukra Munda, serving a life sentence at Athagarh Radharamanpur Model Jail for a murder conviction, had been admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital due to illness.
Despite intensive efforts by law enforcement to locate him after his escape from the hospital on Monday, Sukra remained elusive.
Following reports, police swiftly responded to Giringamali forest in Jajpur district, where Sukra was found deceased, hanging from a tree. Authorities have initiated a post-mortem examination to determine the nature of his death, whether by suicide or foul play.
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