Tragic ending: Alleged suicide of police officer in Patna

In a tragic turn of events, a police officer in Patna allegedly ended his life using his service pistol early on Saturday morning.

The officer, Ajit Kumar, was posted as an additional sub-inspector in the Bihar capital and stayed in a police barracks in Gandhi Maidan. Authorities discovered a fatal gunshot wound to his head.

Family sources suggest that Kumar was facing stress related to being denied leave for the upcoming Chhath festivities. The ongoing investigation includes forensic and family interviews to unravel the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.

(With input from agencies.)