Kanpur Surgeon Dies by Suicide in Uttar Pradesh: What Police and Family Revealed About the Incident
Dr Sandeep Singh, a 47-year-old government surgeon in Kanpur Dehat, died by suicide after shooting himself following an alleged marital dispute at his apartment. Family members immediately rushed him to Regency Hospital, where attending physicians declared him dead upon arrival. Commissioner of Police Raghubir Lal told PTI that initial inquiries suggest domestic friction led to the tragic event.
A 47-year-old general surgeon posted at a community health centre in Kanpur Dehat allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his licensed revolver at his apartment in Nirala Nagar. Dr Sandeep Singh, who served at a government facility in Kanpur Dehat, allegedly shot himself in the chest on Sunday evening, October 4. Police have recovered the firearm and launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident, pointing to suspected marital discord as the primary trigger.
Incident and Police Investigation
According to police officials, the incident occurred at Blossom Apartment after the surgeon reportedly had an argument with his wife. Hearing the gunshot, his wife, Kanchan, rushed into the room and found him on the floor, reports PTI. Kanpur Shocker: Man Dies by Suicide on Daughter’s Birthday After Dispute Over Alcohol Consumption.
Family members immediately rushed him to Regency Hospital, where attending physicians declared him dead upon arrival. Commissioner of Police Raghubir Lal told PTI that initial inquiries suggest domestic friction led to the tragic event. “A detailed investigation will be conducted. If anything else emerges, it will be shared with the media,” Lal told PTI. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Deependra Nath Chaudhary confirmed that forensic teams seized the revolver from the scene, and the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.
Family Background and Personal Life
According to the victim's father, Raj Bahadur Singh, he had spoken to his son around 9:30 PM on Sunday. Family statements indicated that after an argument, Sandeep went into the apartment's prayer room and shot himself while sitting in front of the shrine. Dr Singh lived in the apartment with his wife, their four-year-old daughter, and an infant son, while his parents and younger brother reside in the Lal Bangla area.
Relatives noted that Singh had married twice. His first marriage, contracted in 2007, ended in a mutual consent divorce in 2018, and they share a 12-year-old son. He subsequently married Kanchan in 2019. Family members stated that domestic differences had frequently surfaced between the couple over minor issues, prompting periodic parental intervention. Kanpur Shocker: Woman Stripped, Forced Into Naked Tantra Rituals by In-Laws (Watch Video).
Professional Career
Dr Singh completed his MBBS from Jolly Grant Medical College, Dehradun, in 2006, followed by his MS from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, in 2010. His medical career included approximately nine years of service at Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital, a six-year tenure in Kannauj, and a recent posting spanning about a year and a half at a community health centre in Kanpur Dehat.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.
Men's Helpline Numbers:
Milaap: 9990588768; All India Men Helpline: 9911666498; Men Welfare Trust: 8882498498.
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