Nagpur: A police constable who attempted suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at the government bungalow of Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Harssh Poddar in Jamtha is now out of danger, confirmed SP Poddar here, on Tuesday, January 21. The incident, which occurred early Saturday, January 18 morning, had sent shockwaves through the police department.

The injured constable, Vishal Tumsare (50), a resident of Jaitala, reportedly attempted suicide due to financial distress caused by significant stock market losses. Tumsare, who was posted at SP Poddar’s government residence in Vrindavan City, Jamtha, used his service self-loading rifle (SLR) to shoot himself near the neck around 5:45 am.

Hearing the gunshot, his colleagues rushed to the scene and found Tumsare injured and bleeding heavily. The constable was rushed to AIIMS in MIHAN, where he was admitted to the ICU.

Initially critical, Tumsare’s condition has now stabilized. Medical professionals continue to monitor his recovery closely, SP Poddar informed media.