Bhubaneswar: A murder convict of Nimapara Sub Jail in Puri district succumbed under treatment at Capital Hospital here last night.
The deceased identified as Munabar Biswal was serving jail term since last two and a half years for killing his mother.
Biswal, who reported acute stomach pain earlier last night was first rushed to Nimapara Primary Health Centre (PHC) and later shifted to the Capital Hospital due to deteriorating condition. He succumbed late in the night.
While the exact cause of the death of the prisoner is yet to be ascertained, his family members have demanded a thorough investigation into the incident.
Autopsy report of the deceased is awaited by police for further action.
Ms Kalinga