Chandigarh Police constable dies by suicide at Sec 26 residence

In a tragic incident, a 54-year-old constable of the Chandigarh Police, Paramjeet Singh, died by suicide at his residence in the Police Lines, Sector 26, late on Thursday night. Singh, a former Army personnel, was posted with the police band unit.

According to police officials, Singh had been undergoing treatment for depression at a private hospital in Sector 32. Investigators confirmed that he ended his life by hanging himself from a pipe in the storeroom of his government quarters. No suicide note was found from the scene.

The incident came to light early Friday morning when Singh’s wife noticed he was not in their room. On searching the house, she found his body hanging in the storeroom and immediately informed the police. A case has been registered and proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC are in progress.

Police officials said that there was no evidence of foul play. “He had been under treatment for depression and preliminary findings confirm that it was a case of death by suicide,” a senior police official stated. Singh had reportedly shown signs of emotional distress in the past few weeks.

Popular among his peers for his disciplined conduct and gentle nature, Paramjeet Singh’s untimely death has sent a wave of sorrow through the Chandigarh Police Department. Fellow officers and staff expressed shock at the loss and support was being extended to the bereaved family.

The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, and the police are continuing routine inquiries. The incident once again highlights the pressing need for mental health awareness and structured emotional support within the uniformed services.