Thrissur(Kerala), Feb 26 (PTI) A 52-year-old senior Civil Police Officer allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a running train here, police said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred late on Tuesday night near Wadakkanchery. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Babu, a senior CPO posted in the control room, according to a police officer.

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The inquest proceedings are going on and no suicide note was recovered from the spot. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated, he added.

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