Man dies by suicide as police surround him during theft attempt

Police said the man was earlier also booked for similar theft cases and had recently come out of jai

Published on: Mar 20, 2021, 09:48:31 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A man allegedly died by suicide after police surrounded a shop when he was alleged to have broken into it to steal mobile phones in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district.

The dead man's body. Focus on hand (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Police said the man was earlier also booked for similar theft cases and had recently come out of jail.

“The person broke into a mobile shop...[on Wednesday morning]. A guard heard some suspicious sound coming out from the shop and immediately informed police,” said sub-divisional police officer Amolak Singh Dhillon.

He added a police team was rushed to the shop and asked the man to surrender. “The police repeatedly asked the man to surrender but he did not respond. Later, when the shop was opened, police found the man dead,” said Dhillon.

He added they have registered a case and an investigation is going on.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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