Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 19: A man died today in Gangyal area after he alleged consumed some poisonous substance.
The deceased was identified as Pritam Singh (45) son of Ujaagr Singh, resident of Digiana camp. According to the police, Pritam Singh allegedly consumed some poisonous substance at his residence this morning. He was shifted to Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, where he expired at about 2.30 PM.
After completing all medico-legal formalities, the body of the deceased was handed over to his legal heirs for last rites. In this connection, Gangyal police had initiated inquest proceedings under 174 CrPC.