SHOCKING: Inmate died inside Arouca Prison in Trinidad by alleged suicide

A violent incident at Arouca Prison has left one inmate dead, with a leaked photo circulating widely and raising serious security concerns.

Written by Amara Campbell

Published On 2025-06-14 07:25:32

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Dhanraj Seukumar of Mayaro

Trinidad: A prisoner was found dead in the Arouca Prison on 13th June 2025 in Trinidad. The horrifying discovery by the police officials have been ruled as a murder as the inmate was found hanging with hand tied behind his back in his cell.  

The decease has been identified as a 34-year-old Dhanraj Seukumar of Isthmus Road, Point Galeota, Mayaro, who was charged in 2021 for a brutal murder of his own relative known as Naresh Suckram. Seukumar's lifeless body was discovered on Friday in his cell at the Maximum prison, and his photo went viral on the internet depicting him hanging inside his cell with hands tied. The image was shared by another inmate who was present at the crime site which depicts the deceased inmate in a horrifying state beneath a triple tier bunk bed.  

Dhanraj Seukumar of Mayaro
The officials from the region 2 homicide bureau of investigations and the Arouca Police station immediately launched an investigation into the alleged murder and they have now ruled out that the inmate died by 'apparent suicide', while highlighting that there were no visible signs of foul play over his body. 

The Acting Prisons Commissioner, Carlos Corrapse confirmed the belief, after a press release was released by teh Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service. The release confirmed outlined that the inmate was found hanging in his cell at around 3:50 pm on Friday. 

The release also confirmed that the inmate's family was notified about the his death and the commissioner also extended a sincere condolence to the family and his loved ones. Notably, an internal investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the death of the inmate. 

The probe includes the internal investigation officials and the Homicide bureau of the TTPS. Authorities have also revealed that the victim was under the care and custody of the state at the time of his death.  

Stay tuned with Associates Times for more information on this alleged murder.