Tragic Suicide of Chandigarh Police Constable Shocks Community | Chandigarh News
CHANDIGARH: A Chandigarh police constable and ex-serviceman allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from an iron pipe at his official accommodation in Sector 26, police lines, on Friday morning.The Sector 26 police kept the body at the mortuary for autopsy and initiated inquest proceedings. The victim was identified as Paramjit Singh, 49, posted in the brass band staff of Chandigarh police.The family members of the victim found him hanging with the help of a scarf from an iron pipe in his room and informed the police at 112. Upon receiving the information, a PCR van reached the spot and rushed Paramjit Singh to GMSH 16, where doctors declared him dead on arrival and moved his body to the mortuary for autopsy.Later, the SHO of Sector 26 police station and CFSL teams also inspected the crime scene. Statements of family members and colleagues are being recorded by the police to ascertain the reason behind the extreme step. The Sector 26 police registered a case and initiated inquest proceedings.It is the second suicide incident committed by Chandigarh police personnel within ten days. On May 29, 2025, a constable allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver at Dhanas police complex.
