A 37-year-old jailer attached to Dharwad Central Prison died by suicide by hanging at his official quarters near the New Bus Stand in Dharwad on Friday morning.
Victim Identified
The deceased has been identified as Siddaramappa Vaddar. According to police, the incident occurred when no other family members were present at home. His wife and children had reportedly gone to another town.
Suspension and Transfer
Sources said Vaddar had been placed under suspension nearly two months ago on charges of dereliction of duty. Following the suspension, he was transferred to Mysuru Prison. However, he had not yet reported for duty at his new place of posting.
On Friday morning, Vaddar allegedly ended his life by hanging inside the prison residential quarters.
Police Investigation
Police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and conducted a preliminary investigation. The body was later shifted for postmortem examination.
A case has been registered at Dharwad Sub-Urban police station, and further investigation is under way.
The exact reason behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained.
(If you are having suicidal thoughts or are in need of emotional support, call suicide-prevention helplines — Arogya Vani: 104, Sahay Helpline: 080-25497777)
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