Prayagraj. 52-year-old police inspector Tarun Kumar Pandey posted in Crime Branch Varanasi shot himself with his licensed rifle and died. On learning about the incident that happened on Sunday evening, there was panic among the neighbours and policemen.
Police officers who arrived with the forensic team investigated. It is learned that he was suspended six months ago and was on medical leave for three months. The reason for suicide is not clear yet. Police is finding out the reasons.
Committed suicide by shooting
Tarun Kumar Pandey was originally a resident of Nawabganj in Gonda. He had bought a house on Muir Road in Colonelganj police station area many years ago. He was posted in Crime Branch Varanasi. It is said that wife Poonam Pandey has gone to her son Ishaan living in Bengaluru.
During this time he was living alone at home. On Sunday morning he came to the house from somewhere. At around 7:30 in the evening, suddenly the sound of a gunshot was heard from inside the house. This disturbed the neighbours. A woman present outside the house informed on Dial-112.
When the police reached there in a short while, the body of a person soaked in blood was lying in the room. By then ACP Colonelganj Rajiv Yadav and Inspector also reached. After getting information about the inspector committing suicide by shooting himself with a licensed pistol, DCP City also reached the spot with the forensic team and inspected it.
Tarun was troubled by back pain
Initial investigation revealed that Tarun Kumar had a problem in his back, due to which he was wearing a belt. He had shot his licensed pistol near his beard. Many documents and diaries have also been found from the room, in which the suicide note is being searched.
Daughter was married in March
Police say that Inspector Tarun Kumar Pandey had married his daughter Anshu to a boy living in Lucknow on March 1, 2025. After marriage, the daughter lives in Lucknow with her husband. While son Ishaan works in Bengaluru.
The family members have been informed by the police, but some relatives and other people have reached the spot. It is said that when the police reached the spot on information, the door of the house was not locked from inside, but it is clear from the scene of the incident that the inspector has committed suicide.
The inspector posted in the crime branch has committed suicide by shooting himself with his licensed rifle. He was suspended and was also on medical leave due to physical problems. The reason for suicide is not clear yet. Many documents have been found in the house, which are being investigated. The family members have been informed.
– Abhishek Bharti, DCP City
