SI Dies By Suicide 2 Days After Wife’s Death In Karimnagar
21 March 2026 6:11 PM IST21 March 2026 6:11 PM IST
Yadav reportedly went into a room at his in-laws' residence, locked the door from inside and hanged himself
The couple had been married for about ten years and are survived by two sons aged seven and four. There were no known disputes in the family, police said. — Representational Image/Internet
KARIMNAGAR: A sub-inspector of Police in Karimnagar died by suicide on Saturday, five days after his wife’s death. The officer, D. Chandrasekhar Yadav, 38, attached to the Two-Town Police Station, was found dead at his in-laws’ residence in Seethampeta of Ellanthakunta mandal.
Police said his wife, Divya, 32, died on March 18 after consuming oleander seeds and leaves at their residence in Hanumannagar. She later succumbed while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Hyderabad.
According to sources, Chandrasekhar had been under distress following his wife’s death. During the funeral at Seethampeta, some relatives and villagers allegedly blamed him, leading to tension. Colleagues described Chandrashekhar as a hardworking cop who had overcome significant personal struggles to join the force. The double tragedy has left the couple’s two young sons orphaned.
On Saturday, he had gone to Seethampeta to attend post-funeral rituals. Family members said he went into a room and did not return. On breaking open the door, they found that he had taken the extreme step and was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Police shifted the body to the Jammikunta Government Hospital for post-mortem examination and registered a case. An investigation is under way to ascertain the circumstances leading to the deaths.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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