Havildar posted in Territorial Army hq commits suicide

A 34-year-old havildar posted in Territorial Army headquarters allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle this morning.

The deceased, Sunil Patole, left behind a suicide note in Marathi, that says he is taking the extreme step due to family issues, said a senior police officer.

The deceased havildar was posted at Territorial Army headquarters on Shershah Road near High Court and today he shot himself with his AK-47 rifle, he said.

Patole was rushed to Armed Force Clinic on Dalhousie Road where he was declared brought dead, said the officer.