A police constable attached to the Kanksa Traffic Guard lost his life after allegedly shooting himself in the head with his service revolver near the Panagarh bypass in West Bengal. The incident occurred on Tuesday night along National Highway 19 while the personnel was actively deployed on routine highway duties. Authorities identified the deceased officer as Sanjay Jana. The precise reasons and circumstances that led to this extreme step have not yet been established.
Discovery Behind a Parked Truck on the Highway
Sanjay Jana was deployed on field duty on Tuesday night alongside his colleagues, carrying out regular enforcement work to clear trucks parked along the roadside to ensure smooth traffic movement. During the operation, fellow personnel noticed that Jana was missing from their immediate view and soon discovered him lying unconscious on the ground behind one of the parked trucks.
Upon reaching him, the officers found him surrounded by a significant pool of blood with a severe bullet wound to his head. The team moved swiftly to evacuate him from the site and rushed him directly to a private medical facility in Durgapur. However, attending doctors examined him and pronounced him dead on arrival, sending shockwaves through the local police establishment.
Forensic Examination and Site Inspection
Word of the constable's death triggered an immediate response across the departmental hierarchy. On Wednesday morning, senior police officials arrived at the bypass location to conduct a thorough physical inspection of the surroundings where the shooting took place. A specialized forensic team was called to the location to gather physical clues and examine the precise trajectory and ballistic evidence.
Investigators are pursuing inquiries into multiple dimensions to determine why the on-duty policeman took such a drastic step. With no initial clarity on what transpired in the moments leading up to the gunfire, authorities are reviewing every operational and personal factor that might have played a role in the tragedy.
Police Leadership Outlines Scope of Inquiry
Addressing the development, Jadhavrao Avinash Bhimrao, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) under the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate, confirmed that formal investigative procedures have commenced to uncover the underlying cause behind the death. He stated that the inquiry is evaluating whether domestic strain, workplace pressures, or entirely separate issues led to the fatal incident.
The senior officer noted that because the investigation remains in its preliminary phase, official conclusions will not be drawn until all procedural checks are exhausted. The constable's body has been dispatched for post mortem examination. Following the completion of the autopsy, the remains will be released to the grieving family, after which investigators plan to speak closely with family members to gather deeper insights into his circumstances.
