Archive · 19 Aug 2026
SSB Constable Dies by Suicide While on Duty in Bhopal
A 35-year-old security constable named Sandeep Kharamate died while working at a depot in Bhopal.
Police said he used his service rifle early Wednesday morning.
His wife said she last spoke with him several hours earlier.
Police found a note written in Marathi.
The note reportedly mentioned personal reasons and apologized to his wife.
Investigators are translating the full note.
They are also speaking with his family, coworkers and department officials.
The exact reason for his death has not yet been confirmed.
Thirty-five-year-old SSB constable Sandeep Kharamate died by suicide early Wednesday at the CSD Camp Depot in Bhopal.
Police said he used his service rifle while on duty at about 3:30 a.m.
His wife said she last spoke with him at 10 p.m. Tuesday, when he said he was on duty.
Police recovered a suicide note written in Marathi that reportedly referred to personal reasons and included an apology to his wife.
The note is being translated, while police record statements from family members, colleagues and departmental officials.
- Who
- Sandeep Kharamate, a 35-year-old SSB constable.
- What
- He died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle while on duty.
- When
- At about 3:30 a.m. early Wednesday; his wife was informed at 4 a.m.
- Where
- The CSD Camp Depot, within Kamla Nagar police station limits in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- A recovered note reportedly cited personal reasons, but police said the exact reason remains under investigation.
- Age
- 35 years
- Location
- CSD Camp Depot, Bhopal
- Police jurisdiction
- Kamla Nagar police station
- Approximate time
- 3:30 a.m. early Wednesday
- Weapon
- Service rifle
- Suicide note
- Written in Marathi; reportedly included an apology and reference to personal reasons
- Investigation
- Police are translating the note and recording statements from relatives, colleagues and departmental officials