New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) An undertrial prisoner lodged at Delhi's Tihar jail allegedly hanged himself from a window at the jail hospital, an official said on Monday.

The inmate, Ramesh Karmakar, was lodged in Jail Number 4 and had been undergoing treatment at the prison hospital in Jail Number 3 since May 28, he said.

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He was found hanging late Sunday night, a senior jail officer said.

The incident came to light when the staff discovered his body early Monday morning.

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"The inmate was under medical care in the jail hospital. Around midnight, he was found hanging from a window in the hospital premises. As per preliminary investigation, it appears to be a case of suicide," the official said.

A magisterial inquiry has been ordered, and the police have been informed, he said.

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