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Police ASI shoots self in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, blames senior in suicide note

Punjab cop dies by suicide: ASI Satish Kumar reported for duty at Hariana police station in the morning. He then went to the investigation room and shot himself in the head with his service revolver, Hoshiarpur Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rural) Surinder Pal said.

Reported By : PTI Edited By : Abhro Banerjee
New Delhi
Published : Sep 10, 2022 21:59 IST, Updated : Sep 10, 2022 21:59 IST
A screengrab from the video, uploaded by the ASI Satish
Image Source : TWITTER @PARMEETBIDOWALI A screengrab from the video, uploaded by the ASI Satish Kumar.

Punjab cop dies by suicide: A 52-year-old assistant sub-inspector (ASI) allegedly shot himself dead here after accusing his senior of harassment and misbehaviour, officials said on Saturday.

ASI Satish Kumar reported for duty at Hariana police station in the morning. He then went to the investigation room and shot himself in the head with his service revolver, Hoshiarpur Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rural) Surinder Pal said. 

However, before killing himself, Kumar recorded a video message and also wrote a suicide note in which he accused Tanda police station house officer (SHO) of harassing and misbehaving with him, sources in the police department said.

Kumar's body has been sent to a local government hospital for post-mortem, Pal said, adding investigation into the case is underway.

Hoshiarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sartaj Singh Chahal has ordered an inquiry, to be led by the superintendent of police (investigation).

In a video message, the SSP said he has sent the accused SHO to police lines and assured a fair investigation. He also assured support to deceased Kumar's family and asked personnel to meet him directly to register their grievances.

Also Read: Delhi Police head constable shoots self with service revolver, dies

 

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