SRP Jawan Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Gandhinagar Secretariat
A State Reserve Police (SRP) jawan on duty at the New State Secretariat in Gandhinagar was found dead in an apparent suicide early Tuesday morning. The incident has prompted a thorough police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The deceased has been identified as Rajendrasinh Gohil, 49, who was attached with SRP Group-9 in Vadodara and originally hailed from Bhavnagar district. According to police reports, Gohil took over his shift around midnight on Monday. In the morning, a fellow jawan noticed his absence from Gate No. 3, where he was posted, and initiated a search.
The search led to the discovery of Gohil's body hanging from a tree just behind the gate. He was found using a plastic rope. Inspector A G Solanki from Sector 7 police confirmed that a team promptly reached the spot, brought the body down, and sent it to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital for a postmortem examination.
Police Investigation Underway
Police have registered a case of accidental death and are actively investigating the matter. Inspector Solanki stated, "We have registered a case of accidental death." The suicide is believed to have occurred late on Monday night, but the exact timing is being verified through CCTV footage analysis from the high-security government complex.
Authorities are probing all possible angles, including:
- Personal distress factors
- Professional issues or work-related stress
- Forensic examination of the scene
No suicide note has been recovered so far, leaving the exact cause undetermined. Police are recording statements from colleagues and family members to gather more insights into Gohil's state of mind prior to the incident.
Security and Procedural Scrutiny
The incident, occurring within a sensitive government facility, has raised questions about security protocols and the well-being of personnel on duty. Cops are meticulously scanning CCTV footage to determine the exact time when Gohil left his security cabin, which could provide crucial clues about the events leading up to his death.
This tragic event underscores the need for mental health support and monitoring mechanisms for security personnel, especially those deployed in high-stress environments. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the full story behind this unfortunate loss.
