Tragedy struck at Gandhi Nagar Police Station as a theft suspect, identified as Sahil Saini, resident of Nagri, Kathua, ended his life by hanging himself in the lockup late Wednesday night.
Saini, arrested under FIR No. 20/2024, committed suicide between 10 to 12 PM. Authorities rushed him to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu, where he was pronounced dead. A magisterial probe has been initiated, and a board of doctors is set to conduct a post-mortem examination.
In a harrowing turn of events, a theft suspect, identified as Sahil Saini, tragically ended his own life while in custody at Gandhi Nagar Police Station. According to official sources, Saini was arrested under FIR No. 20/2024, charged under sections 456 and 380, about theft and trespassing, by the Gandhi Nagar Police.
The incident unfolded late Wednesday night when Saini was discovered hanging in the lockup at around 12pm. Despite swift intervention, Saini was pronounced dead upon arrival at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu. His body has been transferred to the hospital’s mortuary, for post-mortem examination.
In response to this tragic incident, authorities have launched a magisterial probe to investigate the circumstances surrounding Saini’s death. Additionally, a board of doctors is slated to conduct a thorough post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause and manner of his demise.
The news of Saini’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the community, raising questions about the conditions within police lockups and the welfare of individuals in custody. Concerns have been voiced regarding the mental health support and supervision provided to detainees to prevent such tragic outcomes.
While investigations are ongoing, authorities are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in addressing the circumstances leading to Saini’s death. The results of the magisterial probe and post-mortem examination shed light on this distressing incident.
