
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner, Mohammad Azad, died after being admitted unconscious to Delhi's GTB Hospital from Mandoli Jail. Authorities have initiated a magisterial inquiry and are awaiting post-mortem results to determine the cause of death. Azad's family alleges he was assaulted by jail staff over refusal to pay extortion money, claims denied by officials who report no complaints were filed. Investigations include reviewing CCTV footage and statements from inmates and staff.
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