India News | Policeman Found Dead in Assam's Jorhat, Suicide Suspected

Dibrugarh (Assam), Jun 19 (PTI) A policeman allegedly died by suicide in Assam's Jorhat district on Sunday, an official said.

The sub-inspector, who was posted at the Selenghat police station, was found dead by his colleagues at his official quarters, he said.

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"It appears he shot himself with his service revolver. We have started an investigation to find the cause leading to the death," the official said.

He had joined the police station a few days ago, the official added.

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