Archive · 24 May 2025
Inmate Attempts Suicide at Chennai's Puzhal Central Jail
A 24-year-old prisoner in Chennai tried to harm himself.
He was in jail for a drug trafficking case.
The prisoner cut his throat and swallowed a blade.
He was first taken to the prison hospital and then to a bigger hospital.
Doctors say he is stable.
Police are trying to figure out why he did this and how he got the blade.
They are looking into whether it was because of fights in jail or personal problems.
Investigations are ongoing.
A 24-year-old prisoner at Puzhal Central Jail attempted suicide.
The inmate, Daniel alias Sebastian, was in custody for a drug trafficking case.
The incident occurred on Thursday.
He cut his throat and swallowed a blade.
Police are investigating the incident and motives.
- Who
- Daniel alias Sebastian, a 24-year-old remand prisoner
- What
- A 24-year-old inmate attempted suicide by cutting his throat and swallowing a blade.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Puzhal Central Jail, Chennai
- Why
- Under investigation; potential causes include internal prison conflicts and personal issues.
Prison Tensions
Personal Problems
Possible Causes
Prison Tensions
Tensions within the prison.
Personal Problems
Personal and family-related issues.
- Victim
- Daniel alias Sebastian
- Age
- 24 years old
- Incident
- Self-inflicted throat wound and blade swallowing
- Location
- Puzhal Central Jail, Chennai
- Reason for Imprisonment
- Drug trafficking case
- Current Status
- Stable, undergoing treatment
