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26-year-old liquor-smuggling suspect dies in custody at Mandioli Jail, Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:02 PM
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A 26‑year‑old prisoner, arrested for liquor smuggling, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Mandioli Jail in northeast Delhi on Thursday.
The body of a 26‑year‑old inmate identified as Tarun Verma was discovered on Thursday morning at Mandioli Jail, located in the northeast part of Delhi. The death was reported as occurring under suspicious circumstances, prompting immediate attention from prison officials.
Verma had been taken into custody by Harsh Vihar police on August 29 in connection with a liquor‑smuggling case. He was lodged in the jail’s under‑trial wing pending trial.
Family members of the deceased have expressed shock and have raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death, demanding a thorough investigation. The jail authorities have informed the police, who are expected to conduct a post‑mortem and a formal inquiry.
Delhi Police have not yet released detailed findings, but have assured that the case will be examined in line with standard procedures for custodial deaths.
Verma had been taken into custody by Harsh Vihar police on August 29 in connection with a liquor‑smuggling case. He was lodged in the jail’s under‑trial wing pending trial.
Family members of the deceased have expressed shock and have raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death, demanding a thorough investigation. The jail authorities have informed the police, who are expected to conduct a post‑mortem and a formal inquiry.
Delhi Police have not yet released detailed findings, but have assured that the case will be examined in line with standard procedures for custodial deaths.