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Kanpur Surgeon Dies by Suicide After Marital Argument
Sandeep Singh was a 47-year-old surgeon who lived in Kanpur.
Police say he allegedly shot himself inside his apartment early Monday morning.
His wife heard a loud noise from the prayer room and found him injured.
Police said the couple had argued before the incident.
They believe marital problems may have been a reason, but they are still investigating.
No suicide note had been found so far.
Police were informed around 6 a.m.
after confusion about which area’s police had responsibility.
Sandeep Singh, 47, was a general surgeon at a government hospital in Kanpur Dehat.
Police say he allegedly shot himself with his licensed revolver inside his Kanpur apartment.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Monday in the apartment’s puja room.
His wife, Kanchan, heard a loud sound and found him with a chest injury.
Police said the couple had argued and marital differences appeared to be a possible reason; the investigation continues, and no suicide note has been found.
- Who
- Sandeep Singh, a 47-year-old general surgeon; his wife, Kanchan, found him.
- What
- Singh allegedly shot himself with his licensed revolver and died.
- Where
- The puja room of his flat at Bloosom Apartment in Kanpur.
- When
- Around 2:30 a.m. on Monday; police received information around 6 a.m.
- Why
- Police said marital differences may have been a reason after an argument, but the investigation is ongoing.
Police Assessment
Investigation Status
Possible motive
Police Assessment
Police said the couple had argued and marital differences appeared to be the main reason.
Investigation Status
Police said the investigation was underway, and no suicide note had been found.
Key facts
- Victim
- Sandeep Singh, 47
- Occupation
- General surgeon at a government hospital in Kanpur Dehat
- Incident time
- Around 2:30 a.m. on Monday
- Location
- Puja room in a flat at Bloosom Apartment, Kanpur
- Weapon
- Licensed revolver
- Police notification
- Around 6 a.m., following confusion over jurisdiction
- Investigation
- No suicide note had been found; police were investigating
Sources
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