A 56-year-old police sub-inspector was discovered deceased under unclear circumstances at his living quarters within the Jarcha police station complex in Greater Noida on Sunday. The officer, identified as Sanjay Yadav, was living alone at the time of the incident.
Mysterious Circumstances Surround Death
Sanjay Yadav, who had been posted at the Jarcha police station for approximately eight months, did not report for his duty on Sunday afternoon. Concerned colleagues attempted to contact him via phone. After multiple calls went unanswered, a team of officers proceeded to his room.
They found the door locked from the inside, prompting them to forcibly break it open. Inside, they discovered Yadav's lifeless body on his bed. Initial observations by the police point towards a possible heart attack, though the exact cause of death remains undetermined.
A Long Career in Uttar Pradesh Police
Sanjay Yadav hailed from Sambhal and had a long-standing career with the Uttar Pradesh Police. He first joined the force in 1990 as a constable. For the last three years, he had been serving in the Gautam Budh Nagar district, which includes Noida and Greater Noida.
According to a senior police officer, Yadav had been on a patrol duty late on Saturday night, returning to his room in the early hours of Sunday. His absence from duty around 1 PM raised the first alarm, leading to the grim discovery.
Investigation and Next Steps
Jarcha Station House Officer (SHO) Kailash Nath Singh stated that nothing overtly suspicious was immediately found at the scene. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the precise cause of death. Police officials have also informed Yadav's family members about the tragic event.
The case highlights the stressful nature of police duties. Authorities are awaiting the autopsy report for further clarity on the circumstances that led to the sudden demise of the seasoned officer.
