Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Ex-IPS Officer Dies by Suicide
A former police officer named Amar Singh Chahal from Punjab died after trying to hurt himself.
He left a long note saying he lost a lot of money because of online tricks and felt very sad.
The police are looking into what happened.
He was also involved in a big case about a shooting that happened in 2015.
Many people are shocked and sad about his death.
He said he was tricked by people who promised him lots of money but never gave it back.
He asked the police to find these people and get his money back.
Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal died by suicide in Patiala, Punjab.
A 16-page suicide note cited financial losses of Rs 8.10 crore due to online fraud and mental stress.
Police confirmed the death and are investigating the circumstances and the alleged fraud.
Chahal was accused in the 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing cases.
A chargesheet was filed in 2023 against multiple officials, including Chahal.
- Who
- Amar Singh Chahal, a former IPS officer in Punjab
- What
- Died by suicide after financial losses due to online fraud
- When
- While undergoing treatment at a hospital
- Where
- Patiala, Punjab
- Why
- Due to heavy financial losses and resulting mental stress
- Name
- Amar Singh Chahal
- Occupation
- Former IPS Officer
- Location
- Patiala, Punjab
- Cause of Death
- Suicide
- Note Content
- Financial losses due to online fraud and mental stress
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Notable Case
- 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing cases
- Chargesheet Filed
- 2023, against multiple officials
- Amount Duped
- Rs 8.10 crore
- Fraudsters' Group Name
- F-777 DBS Wealth Equity Research Group
Sources
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