Shivamogga Traffic head constable allegedly commits suicide; blames colleague of harassment in death
Shivamogga: The head constable of Shivamogga Traffic Police Station (West), Muhammad Zakaria, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the police station on Wednesday night.
The 55-year-old head constable has left behind a death note, accusing a colleague of harassing him, adding that he had developed health problems due to this.
Zakaria had returned to work three days ago after taking leave for a few days.
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On Wednesday night, he reportedly returned to the police station after duty near the Shivamogga Bus Stand. He went to the cells situated behind the stations, where he allegedly hanged himself.
Superintendent of Police Nikhil B and other senior officers, who were informed of the matter, rushed to cells for an inspection.
Zakaria, in his death note, has stated that he worked diligently as a policeman for 26 years but the Head Constable 131 Nasir Ahmad in their police station was harassing him and fighting with him for a year now. He also accused Ahmad of tarnishing his image even when he was on duty for the Prime Minister’s visit to Udupi. Such harassment had pained him greatly and also led to health problems,” the constable added.
Clarifying that he would not share matters related to work with his family members, Zakaria added that he had informed his younger brother Adil about the fights with Ahmad. “Ahmad also spoke in a derogatory manner with Radha Madam and Kavitha Madam, questioning my diligence and asking them why I had been posted in this police station. I am severely upset by this and have decided to commit suicide. Nasir Ahmad (HC 131) alone is responsible for my death,” he has specified.
When asked about the matter, SP Nikhil B admitted that Zakaria was battling health issues. The constable had forwarded the death note in the WhatsApp group, where it is stated that the police station staff used to harass him. Zakaria’s family members have been informed of the matter. Investigation will be carried out after they file a complaint, he added.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Man found hanging at brother's house in Delhi's Jafrabad; suicide over matrimonial discord suspected
New Delhi (PTI): A 30-year-old man was found hanging at his residence in northeast Delhi's Jafrabad area on Thursday, with police suspecting that matrimonial discord may have driven him to take the extreme step, an official said.
Information was received from Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital regarding a person who had been brought dead, he said.
During enquiry, the deceased was identified as Chand (30), a resident of Welcome area. Police said he was staying with his brother at a house in Jafrabad where he was allegedly found hanging.
According to police, Chand was first taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital by family members after they found him in an unconscious state, and was declared brought dead.
The family later shifted him to LNJP Hospital seeking a second medical opinion, where doctors again declared him dead, police said.
Police said the body has been sent for post-mortem to ascertain the cause of death.
During preliminary verification, it came to light that Chand was facing matrimonial issues. His wife had reportedly left him and shifted to her parental home following disputes between the couple, police said, adding that the angle is being examined as part of the investigation.
Crime and forensics teams were informed and necessary legal proceedings are underway, police said.
