Mystery at City Civil Court: Guard Found Dead

A police guard was discovered dead from a bullet wound at the City Civil Court in Dalhousie. Initial evidence suggests a suicide, as a 9mm service pistol was found beside him. An investigation by the Kolkata Police is underway, with the body sent for post-mortem analysis.

Tragedy struck the City Civil Court in Dalhousie on Wednesday morning as a police guard was found dead with a bullet injury on his forehead. Authorities are investigating the possibility of suicide.

According to a senior police officer, the guard was discovered on a chair near the ground floor staircase around 7 am. A 9mm service pistol, believed to be the weapon used, was found beside him.

The Kolkata Police have launched a probe into the incident, with the detective department leading the investigation. The body has been dispatched for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

(With inputs from agencies.)