Army Jawan Commits Suicide in Hyderabad

The Uttar Pradesh native hung himself from a tree near his barracks due to depression, said the police inspector.

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An Army jawan has allegedly committed suicide in Trimulgherry area in Hyderabad, in the wee hours of Sunday, police said.

Sandesh R (34), a native of Uttar Pradesh, was working with the Army Supply Corps.

He allegedly hanged himself from a tree near his barracks at around 2 am, said Trimulgherry police station’s Inspector, R Satyanarayanaraju.

As per the preliminary investigation, the jawan took the extreme decision apparently due to depression, he said.

A case has now been registered in connection with the death, he added.