Aligarh Jail Inmate Dies, Family Alleges Negligence and Extortion

Jitendra, a 42-year-old inmate convicted in a dowry murder case, died in Aligarh jail after suffering from severe ailments. His family claims he was denied proper treatment despite court orders and was allegedly asked to pay ₹20,000 as a bribe for medical access—raising suspicions of “planned negligence.” A high-level probe has been demanded.