Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Pune Policeman Dies by Suicide at Home, Investigation Underway
A policeman named Rajendra Vilas Gaikwad, who was 42 years old, has passed away in Pune.
He was part of the traffic control branch.
The sad event happened at his home while he was on his day off.
His kids went to school, and his wife was away.
When the kids returned home, they found that their father didn't answer the door.
They called for help, and the police found him.
The police are now looking into why this happened, but for now, they're calling it an accidental death while they figure out what caused it.
A 42-year-old policeman died by suicide at his residence in Dhanori, Pune.
The deceased was identified as Rajendra Vilas Gaikwad, attached to the traffic control branch.
Gaikwad was alone at home on his weekly off, with his children at school and wife in Daund.
Upon returning home, the children found Gaikwad unresponsive, prompting them to alert neighbors and police.
A case of Accidental Death Report has been registered, and police are investigating the cause.
- Who
- Rajendra Vilas Gaikwad, a 42-year-old policeman
- What
- A policeman died by suicide.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Dhanori, Pune
- Why
- The cause is yet to be ascertained by the police.
- Deceased
- Rajendra Vilas Gaikwad
- Age
- 42
- Department
- Pune City Police’s traffic control branch
- Location
- Dhanori, Pune
- Incident
- Suicide
- Case Status
- Accidental Death Report registered