Dhubri Jail Detainee Dies Following Midnight Medical Emergency

Guwahati: A 30-year-old detainee died at Dhubri Medical College and Hospital shortly after midnight on November 5. Mahalom Islam succumbed to a sudden medical emergency. He lived in Kajipara (Pubergaon) village under the Mankachar Police Station in South Salmara-Mankachar district.

Islam had been in custody since September 3, 2026. He was held under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The Assam government Home and Political Department issued the original detention order on August 31, 2026.

Jail authorities reported he suffered from severe breathing difficulties and abdominal bloating. The jail Medical and Health Officer assessed his condition before sending him to the hospital for urgent treatment. He died at 12:27 am. The attending physician notified the Medical and Health Officer on the scene.

Following standard protocol for custodial deaths, the hospital kept the body in the morgue for a post-mortem examination. The facility handed the remains to the family on November 5. Jail Superintendent officials confirmed the timeline of the death.