India, June 29 -- Notorious Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar, lodged in Rajasthan's high-security prison in Ajmer, was found dead inside his barrack on Monday in what police suspect to be a murder. Superintendent of Police Harshvardhan Agrawal confirmed the incident, stating an investigation was underway.

According to police, the incident likely occurred between 11 am and 3 pm, when inmates remained locked inside their barracks as per jail protocol. During a routine inspection after the barracks were opened, jail personnel found Gurjar lying dead. His cellmate was also present inside the barrack at the time.

A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team reached the prison, examined the scene, and collected evidence. Police have registered a case ...