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A police constable, who was on duty at Gothaiyar hydroelectric project on the Western Ghats, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with a service rifle on Wednesday.
Police said B. Ajinraj, 26, of Nadaikkavu Sathankarai near Nithravilai, who was attached to Tamil Nadu Special Police Battalion IX at Manimuthar, had been posted at Gothaiyar hydroelectric project. Shortly after reporting for duty at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Ajinraj went to the dressing room and reportedly shot himself with his rifle.
When the others rushed to the room, they found Ajinraj lying in a pool of blood. Petchipaarai police were immediately alerted. Deputy Commissioner of Manimuthar Battalion Murugesan also inspected the spot.
During investigation, the police found that Ajinraj, who was in love with a girl, refused to marry her. The girl attempted to commit suicide by jumping into a river, but was saved. A quarrel erupted between the families of the girl and Ajinraj, and finally it was decided to conduct their marriage soon. Against this backdrop, Ajinraj ended his life.
Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on State’s health helpline 104 and Chennai-based Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.