41-year-old head constable shoots self

Bhoye is survived by his spouse and a 12-year-old son. He hailed from Nashik however was staying in Virar, mentioned an officer. (Representational)

A 41-year-old head constable from Tulinj police station in Nalasopara allegedly died by suicide on Thursday.

According to the police, the constable recognized as Sakharam Bhoye shot himself with a pistol contained in the cabin of a police inspector at round 8.30 am.

“On hearing the gunshot, everyone ran towards the cabin. His body was found on the floor,” mentioned an officer.

The constable was rushed to a close-by hospital, the place he was declared lifeless on arrival. The police mentioned they’re making an attempt to establish the rationale for him taking the intense step.

A senior police officer mentioned, “We have not recorded any statement so far. Once we start recording statements, we may know the reason.”

Bhoye is survived by his spouse and a 12-year-old son. He hailed from Nashik however was staying in Virar, mentioned an officer.

“He has used a weapon that we keep as reserve at the police station for emergency situations,” mentioned an officer.

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