Kerala Prisoner Death Investigation: No Injuries Found as Family Questions Circumstances and Forensic Tests Pending

Kasaragod:

Further developments have emerged regarding the death of a remand prisoner at the Kasaragod Special Sub Jail. Following an autopsy that revealed no injury marks on Mubashir's body, his internal organs have been sent for forensic examination to determine the exact cause of death. Despite these findings, his family remains skeptical, pointing out that his body appeared unusually bloated, which has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Reports indicate that Mubashir was found unconscious around 5:30 am on Wednesday. He was immediately transported to a hospital where he reportedly died during treatment. He had been incarcerated since November 5.

Kasaragod MLA NA Nellikkunnu shared that Mubashir's family members informed him about a concerning conversation with his mother during a recent prison visit. Mubashir allegedly disclosed that fellow inmates were physically abusing him and that jail officials were providing him with unspecified medications.

The family has also claimed that jail staff compelled Mubashir to take a daily tablet, potentially a mental health medication, despite him reportedly having no previously documented medical conditions.

The initial post-mortem report showed no evidence of physical trauma on the body, and medical professionals ruled out a cardiac event as the cause of death.

To establish the definitive cause of death, doctors have forwarded Mubashir's internal organs to Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur for comprehensive forensic analysis.

Earlier allegations from the family suggested that Mubashir had been taking tablets while in custody, which continues to fuel suspicions regarding his death.

Mubashir, 29, from Deli in Kasaragod, was facing charges in a 2016 POCSO case. Following the family's allegations of misconduct, MLA NA Nellikkunnu has called for an investigation at the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) level.

After the autopsy at Pariyaram Medical College, authorities released Mubashir's body to his family, who conducted his burial later on Wednesday.