Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 22 (ANI): The body of 54-year-old police sub-inspector Shashi Kumar, a resident of Shimla, was found hanging at Police Lines, Bharari in Bilaspur district on Friday evening.

A statement issued by Himachal Pradesh police said, "Body of a 54-year-old sub inspector Shashi Kumar posted in 6th IRBn Kolar and attached to SDRF has been found hanging at Police Lines, Bharari today evening. He was a resident of Chail Koti, Shimla."

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"Action under sections 174 CrPC has been initiated in the presence of executive magistrate. SP Shimla, SP SDRF, Additional SP HQ Shimla and SHO Sadar with team have visited the spot. The spot has also been examined by the FSL team. Further investigation is going on," it furthjer said.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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