A police constable attached to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) died by suicide in Karnataka's Belagavi district on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Mahesh, who was posted at the SDRF camp in Belagavi. According to police, Mahesh was found hanging in his quarters at the camp. No suicide note was recovered from the spot. The reason behind the extreme step is yet to be ascertained. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local police fraternity. Senior officers have visited the spot and are probing the matter. Mahesh is survived by his wife and a young child. The body has been sent for postmortem. Further details are awaited. This tragic event highlights the mental health challenges faced by personnel in high-stress jobs. The police department has been urged to provide better support systems for its staff.
