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Mumbai Constable Dies By Suicide At Lok Bhavan

A Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force constable died by suicide, police found a note.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 03:46 pm
Mumbai Constable Dies By Suicide At Lok Bhavan

A Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force constable, Kaustabh Sangle, died by suicide at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai on Tuesday. According to Mumbai Zone 2 Deputy Commissioner of Police, R Ragsudha, the incident occurred at around 9 am at a guard point inside Lok Bhavan.

The police received information about the incident at Malabar Hill Police Station and immediately dispatched personnel to the spot. They recovered the constable's body and sent it for post-mortem. DCP Ragsudha stated that a suicide note was found, and prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide.

The constable was from Kolhapur and was deployed at Lok Bhavan. The police are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the suicide.

In a separate incident, a 27-year-old man, Aniket Balasaheb Jagtap, died by suicide in Malegaon due to marital discord and mental harassment. He had been experiencing severe mental distress over the past few days due to frequent quarrels with his wife, Shruti Jagtap. Aniket's wife and in-laws have been booked for alleged harassment, and two arrests have been made.

The incidents highlight the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to individuals in distress. The police are continuing their investigation into both incidents to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The suicide of the constable at Lok Bhavan has raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of police personnel. The police department is expected to take measures to provide support and counseling to its personnel to prevent such incidents in the future.

The investigation into both incidents is ongoing, and further details are awaited. The police are urging anyone with information about the incidents to come forward and assist in the investigation.

In the meantime, the families of the deceased are receiving support and counseling to help them cope with their loss. The incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health and seeking help when needed.

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