Tragedy in Duty: Constable's Last Stand

A 37-year-old constable named Amit Kumar, allegedly suffering from depression due to family issues, has shot himself in Saharanpur. The incident happened at the SSP's bungalow. Kumar was rushed to the district hospital but did not survive. His family from Meerut is heading to the site.

A tragic incident unfolded in Saharanpur on Friday as a 37-year-old police constable allegedly grappling with depression shot himself with a government-issued rifle.

The constable, identified as Amit Kumar, was on duty at the Senior Superintendent of Police's bungalow when the incident occurred, Superintendent of Police (City) Abhimanyu Manglik confirmed to PTI.

On hearing the gunshot, fellow policemen rushed to the scene, finding Kumar gravely wounded. Despite urgent medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the district hospital. No suicide note was found, although Kumar reportedly faced family-related depression issues. His family, residing in Meerut, is en route to Saharanpur.

(With inputs from agencies.)