THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Worli, Nov 20: A police constable in Mumbai, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide after a dispute with his ‘girlfriend’ in the Worli area, police stated on Monday.
The purported suicide incident occurred at 10 pm on Sunday night.
“Moments before his death, the constable allegedly sent a photo of the noose to his girlfriend, informing her that he was going to end his life by hanging himself,” Mumbai police said.
Indrajit Salunkhe, the deceased, served in the Local Arms Department of the Mumbai Police.
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“The deceased was in love with a woman who lived in the Goregaon area. It is alleged that the deceased constable used to chat with other women on Instagram,” police said.
“Upon discovering this, a fight broke out between the two. Following the fight, the constable took the extreme step and died due to suicide,” police said, adding, “Police is investigating the allegations”.
Police stated that the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.
“An investigation has been started into the case,” the official said.