25-year-old police constable dies by suicide in Bihar district: Police

The constable was a native of Paidapur village of Banka district and had joined the service two years ago in Purnia

In a tragic incident, a 25-year-old police constable died by suicide in the police barracks in Bihar’s Purnia district on Thursday evening, police officials said.

Police officials said the deceased’s body has been sent for post mortem and a probe is underway. (Representative file image)

The constable was a native of Paidapur village of Banka district and had joined the service two years ago in Purnia.

“A policeman found him in his room after which he raised an alarm. He was rushed to the government medical college hospital (GMCH) where the doctors declared him brought dead,” a police official said.

Police officials said the deceased’s body has been sent for post mortem and a probe is underway to ascertain the exact cause behind this.

Police said the family members of the constable have been informed and are expected to reach by Friday.

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