Body of police gurad with 'bullet injury' found on court premises in Kolkata

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 5, 2025, 10:31 IST

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A police guard was found dead with a bullet wound to his forehead at the City Civil Court in Dalhousie, New Delhi, possibly due to suicide. His 9mm service pistol was discovered beside him. An investigation by the Kolkata Police detective department is underway, as the body has been sent for post-mortem and a case has been filed.

Body of police gurad with 'bullet injury' found on court premises in Kolkata

Authorities are investigating it as a potential suicide, with the guard’s service pistol discovered nearby.

NEW DELHI: A police guard was found dead with a bullet injury to his forehead inside the City Civil Court premises in Dalhousie area on Wednesday morning, police said.
The body was discovered around 7 am on a chair near the ground floor staircase. Authorities believe it could be a case of suicide, as the guard’s 9mm service pistol was found beside him.
The police officer handling the case stated, "It is likely that he may have shot himself, but a thorough investigation is underway."
The guard's body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and a case has been filed at the Hare Street Police Station. The Kolkata Police detective department is leading the investigation.

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