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SRPF Constable Dies By Suicide At Lok Bhavan

A 26-year-old SRPF constable died by suicide, police investigate cause.

Sameer Joshi
Sameer Joshi
Senior Correspondent · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 08:03 am
SRPF Constable Dies By Suicide At Lok Bhavan

A shocking incident occurred on Monday night at the Maharashtra Lok Bhavan in south Mumbai, where a State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) constable allegedly committed suicide using his service weapon while on guard duty. The constable, identified as 26-year-old Kaustabh Sangle, was attached to the SRPF Group 16, Kolhapur district.

According to officials from the Malabar Hill police station, the cause of the suicide is not immediately known, and no suicide note was found at the scene. The incident took place at the high-security Lok Bhavan, which is the official residence of the state Governor in the upscale Malabar Hill area.

The Malabar Hill Police have registered a case and are conducting further investigation into the incident. A police and forensic team are present at the spot to gather more information. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are trying to determine the circumstances that led to the constable's death.

Kaustabh Sangle was on guard duty at the time of the incident, and his death has sent shockwaves through the police community. The SRPF is a specialized force that provides security to important government installations and personnel, and the incident has raised questions about the mental health and well-being of police personnel.

The Maharashtra Lok Bhavan, formerly known as Raj Bhavan, is a highly secure location, and the incident has highlighted the need for increased vigilance and support for police personnel who are stationed at such locations. The police are working to determine the factors that contributed to the constable's death and are taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

As the investigation continues, officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The incident has sparked concern about the mental health of police personnel and the need for increased support and resources to help them cope with the stresses of their job.

The Malabar Hill Police are working to piece together the events surrounding the constable's death and are examining all possible factors that may have contributed to the incident. The case is being closely monitored, and officials are working to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

In the meantime, the police community is mourning the loss of Constable Kaustabh Sangle, who died in the line of duty. The incident is a reminder of the sacrifices made by police personnel and the need for increased support and resources to help them cope with the challenges of their job.

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