Malkangiri: A Maoist who was undergoing trial and lodged in Malkangiri sub-jail died under mysterious circumstances, today. The deceased has been identified as Danu Galori.

According to reports, he was arrested two months ago by Malkangiri police and lodged in the prison. However, he was found in an injured state last evening and admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital.

He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the hospital today. Though the reason behind the death was yet to be ascertained, mystery and suspicion shrouded the demise as his neck bore deep cut marks.