Chan Mia Fakir, 44, an inmate at Bagerhat District Jail, died after choking on his food while eating on Friday, October 2, in the morning. He was the son of the late Helal Uddin Fakir of Uttar Fulhata village in Morelganj upazila of Bagerhat and was imprisoned in Bagerhat District Jail under detention number 4241/26. A case had been registered against him at Morelganj Police Station.
According to prison sources, food became stuck in Chan Mia’s esophagus while he was eating on Friday morning. Prison guards quickly rushed him to Bagerhat Sadar Hospital for advanced treatment. There, the emergency department doctor declared him dead after necessary tests. His body was kept in the hospital morgue. Asim Kumar Samaddar, superintendent of the 250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital, said a prisoner was brought to the hospital from the prison in an unwell condition. After conducting necessary tests, the emergency department doctor declared him dead, and necessary procedures were being followed regarding his death.
Bagerhat District Jail Superintendent Md. Mustafa Kamal said that while eating breakfast in the morning, the food got stuck in the inmate’s throat. After learning about the matter, the prison guards quickly took him to Bagerhat Sadar Hospital. There, the doctor declared him dead. The authorities concerned were informed about his death. The incident has been confirmed by both jail and hospital officials, and the body is currently in the hospital morgue as procedures continue.
