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Delhi Police ASI's Death by Suicide Prompts Investigation

ASI Lalit Sirohi, battling depression for years, was found dead at his East Delhi residence; forensic and postmortem analyses are underway.

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Overview

  • ASI Lalit Sirohi of the Delhi Police was found dead in his GD Colony flat on Monday morning, with a government-issued pistol suspected to have been used.
  • His wife discovered him after returning from dropping their children at school and rushed him to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, where he was declared dead.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest Sirohi had been struggling with depression for two to three years, a claim corroborated by family members.
  • The crime scene has been sealed, and authorities are analyzing digital evidence and awaiting forensic and postmortem reports to confirm further details.
  • This incident follows a similar case earlier this year, raising concerns about mental health support and firearm protocols within the Delhi Police force.