Cop attempts suicide over family tension

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Press Trust of India Varanasi
Last Updated : Nov 23 2016 | 1:07 AM IST
A police inspector allegedly tried to commit suicide by cutting his wrist at a hotel in Parade Kothi area of Ghazipur today.
Crime Branch Inspector Rakesh Srivastava attempted suicide by cutting his wrist vein in the hotel room where he was staying. He was transferred to Ghazipur from Varanasi on October 25, Circle Officer (Chetganj) Anurag Arya said.
He was rushed to a private hospital and his condition is stated to be stable, Arya said, adding, preliminary investigation suggests that he took the step due to family tension.
A case has been registered and investigation into the matter is on, he said.

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First Published: Nov 23 2016 | 1:07 AM IST

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