Etah (UP), Nov 1 (PTI) A sub-inspector hurt by the alleged misbehaviour of a subordinate attempted suicide by hanging himself here inside a police station, officials said on Sunday.
Sub-inspector Atar Singh was in an unconscious state when he was rushed to the community health centre in Aliganj where he received treatment and is now stable, they said.
The incident took place at Nayagaon police station during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
According to preliminary information, the SI alleged that a subordinate policeman misbehaved with him at the police station. He was upset over the incident and attempted to hang himself.
He was spotted by fellow policemen in time. They brought him down and rushed him to the community health centre in Aliganj. Doctors found ligature marks on his neck, officials said.
Aliganj Circle Officer Rajesh Singh said police received information about the sub-inspector's suicide attempt late at night and an inquiry has been initiated.
"The alleged misconduct by the subordinate and the circumstances leading to the incident are being investigated," he said, adding that the actual reason would become clear after the inquiry.
The police have not yet disclosed further details about the alleged altercation.
CHC Aliganj medical officer Dr Shakti Singh said the sub-inspector was brought to the hospital at around 2.30 am in an unconscious condition. He received treatment until morning, following which his condition stabilised.
