A convict in the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny case died in Kashimpur central Jail in the early hours of Saturday (Mar 25). 

The deceased was identified as Sambhu Kumar Sharma 62, son of Harendra Nath Sharma of Gopgram Jotpara area of Kushtia's Khoksa Thana.

Amirul Islam, senior jail superintendent of Kashimpur Central Jail-2 confirmed the matter.

Amirul Islam, senior jail superintendent of Kashimpur Central Jail-2, said Sambhu fell sick around 3am in the jail and was taken to the prison hospital.

Later, he was sent to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

The body will be handed over to the family after post-mortem, he added.

BDST: 1931 HRS, MAR 25, 2023
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