Tue Dec 02 05:55:49 UTC 2025: Summary:

A 44-year-old undertrial prisoner named Jilson, who was accused of murdering his wife, allegedly committed suicide in Kannur Central Jail in Kerala. Jilson had been transferred from Wayanad seven months prior and had a history of suicide attempts. Despite counseling and plans to showcase his paintings, he reportedly sliced his neck with a sharp object at approximately 5:25 AM on Tuesday. Other prisoners witnessed the attempt and alerted authorities, but Jilson could not be saved after being rushed to the hospital.

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Undertrial Prisoner Dies by Suicide in Kannur Jail

Kannur, Kerala – December 2, 2025 – Jilson, a 44-year-old undertrial prisoner accused of murdering his wife, reportedly died by suicide in Kannur Central Jail early Tuesday morning. According to jail superintendent K. Venu, Jilson, who had been transferred from Wayanad seven months ago, allegedly used a sharp object to slice his neck.

“He had attempted suicide before,” said Superintendent Venu. “We provided counseling and he assured us he would not try again. He was even a talented painter and we were planning to exhibit his work. This act is a shock.”

The incident occurred at approximately 5:25 AM. Jilson, who was housed with 20 other prisoners, was witnessed by some fellow inmates who alerted authorities. He was immediately rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

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