Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Tripura DGP Found Dead in Suspected Suicide
A very important police officer named Anurag Dhankar was found dead in his office in Agartala, Tripura.
The police think he might have hurt himself, but they are not sure yet.
He was a very experienced officer who had worked in many important jobs, including in the central police and even in the United Nations.
His death has made many people sad and surprised.
The police are trying to find out what exactly happened.
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar found dead in his office at Police Headquarters in Agartala.
Preliminary reports suggest suspected suicide, but the cause of death is not officially confirmed.
Dhankar was a 1994-batch IPS officer with a distinguished career in Tripura Police, CBI, BSF, CISF, and UN peacekeeping.
He had served as the Director General of Intelligence in Tripura and led high-profile investigations like the Punjab National Bank scam.
An investigation has been initiated to determine the exact circumstances of his death.
- Who
- Anurag Dhankar, Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura
- What
- Found dead in his office, suspected suicide
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Police Headquarters, Agartala, Tripura
- Why
- Exact circumstances unknown, investigation underway
- Name
- Anurag Dhankar
- Position
- Director General of Police (DGP), Tripura
- Batch
- 1994-batch IPS officer
- Date of Incident
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Location of Incident
- Police Headquarters, Agartala
- Cause of Death
- Suspected suicide (not officially confirmed)
- Previous Roles
- Director General (Intelligence), CBI, BSF, CISF, UN peacekeeping in Kosovo
- Notable Investigations
- Punjab National Bank scam (Nirav Modi case)
Sources
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