Hyderabad A 26-year-old police constable was found dead in the restroom of a police station at L B Nagar in Hyderabad in the early hours of Wednesday, the police said, adding that prima facie, it appeared to be a death by suicide, even as his family members suspected foul play.
The central development
Inquiries also revealed that he did not have any family-related problems. “He was a quiet person and there were no indications of the deceased experiencing any kind of stress. After receiving information about the incident, senior police officials reached the station and enquired into the circumstances surrounding the constable’s death. Tension prevailed outside the LB Nagar police station with the family members and their villagers staging a protest. At one point, some protesters allegedly entered the police station and damaged a computer and a printer. As the situation turned tense, a large number of police personnel were deployed at the station to bring the situation under control. L B Nagar deputy commissioner of police Anuradha inspected the police station and made inquiries about the possible cause of the constable’s death. Speaking to reporters, the deceased constable’s father refused to believe that his son had died by suicide. “There were bloodstains in the rest room where he was found hanging. We want an explanation from the police what exactly led to the death of my son,” he demanded. Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy Ranga Reddy, who represents the constituency, reached the LB Nagar police station and spoke to the bereaved family.
He attended the duty on Tuesday as well without any complaints,” the police official said. Police informed the family members of the deceased, who rushed to the police station on Wednesday morning.
Investigation and Response
His body was subsequently shifted to Osmania General Hospital for post-mortem examination and a case of suspicious death was registered at the L B Nagar police station.
