A 21-year-old undertrial at Belagavi’s Hindalga jail, dealing with costs for sexually assaulting a minor, ended his life, police mentioned on Sunday.
The case was registered about 5 months in the past when the lady knowledgeable her dad and mom the identical day of the incident, mentioned an official. In line with the sufferer, she was at dwelling when the assault was carried out when all others within the household had been out working.
The undertrial was lodged in Hindalaga jail after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old lady, mentioned an official. The lady was a Class 9 pupil in Belagavi, mentioned the official. His physique was discovered from his jail cell on Sunday morning, jail officers mentioned.
“He was an inmate within the frequent barracks and hung himself utilizing a bedsheet,” an official mentioned, pleading anonymity. “We rushed him to the hospital, nonetheless, he succumbed to his accidents,” the official added additional.
The inmate was lodged in jail for over 5 months. His household had utilized for bail within the native court docket however the plea was rejected, mentioned the official within the know of the developments.
The Agriculture Produce Advertising Company (APMC) police have began inquest proceedings within the case. The accused was booked in a case beneath the Safety of Youngsters Towards Sexual Offences (POCSO) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), mentioned police.
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