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Hyderabad police constable dies in suspected accidental gun discharge

A police constable, Baleshwar (52), was found dead in Hyderabad after a suspected gun misfire on Sunday. The incident occurred near Kabutar Khana under the limits of Hussaini Alam Police Station. Two rounds were fired from the constable’s gun, and authorities are investigating if it was a case of misfire or suicide.

Authorities have shifted the body to Osmania General Hospital for autopsy. Baleshwar, a police employee from the 1995 batch, hailed from Atchampet in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. A case has been registered, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the constable’s death.

Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident to understand what led to the fatal misfire. The incident has raised concerns among the police force and the community about the safety protocols and mental health support available to law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The tragic death of Constable Baleshwar has left the police department and the community in shock, and efforts are being made to provide support to the constable’s family during this difficult time.

IANS

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