Prison warden suspended after alcohol test during judicial inquiry in Salem
The warden of Salem Central Prison has been suspended after a blood test indicated alcohol presence during a judicial inquiry into an inmate's death. The inmate, Muthulingam, died due to illness, prompting an investigation where the warden was suspected of being under the influence. Disciplinary actions have also been initiated against three other prison staff for alcohol consumption during an inspection.
- ▪Warden Gunasekaran was suspended after a blood test showed alcohol during an inquiry into an inmate's death.
- ▪Inmate Muthulingam died on May 21, leading to the judicial inquiry.
- ▪Three other prison personnel are facing disciplinary proceedings for alcohol consumption.
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A warden of Salem Central Prison was placed under suspension after a medical test allegedly confirmed the presence of alcohol in his blood during a judicial inquiry into the death of an inmate.Sources said that Muthulingam, an inmate lodged in the prison in connection with a sandalwood smuggling case, died on May 21 due to illness. As part of the statutory inquiry into the custodial death, a judicial officer visited the prison and examined officials associated with the inmate’s treatment and transportation.During the inquiry, the judicial officer reportedly suspected that warden Gunasekaran, who had accompanied the inmate in an ambulance, was under the influence of alcohol.
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