JAP-2 jawan found dead in Ranchi; probe underway

A jawan of Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP)-2 allegedly died by suicide at his residence in the displaced colony area of Ranchi on Thursday morning. Police have begun an investigation into the incident.

The deceased has been identified as Shiv Pujan Rajwar, a JAP-2 constable originally from Peterwar in Bokaro district.

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According to preliminary information, his body was found inside his locked room early in the morning. When the door remained shut for a long time, neighbours looked through the window and found him lying unresponsive. They immediately alerted the police.

Soon after receiving the information, Hatia DSP Pramod Mishra and Dhruva Police Station in-charge reached the spot. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was also called in to examine the room and collect evidence. After the inspection, the body was sent to RIMS, Ranchi for post-mortem.

DSP Pramod Kumar Mishra said, “Initial inquiry suggests that the jawan had been under stress due to some family issues. However, the exact reason behind the suicide can be confirmed only after the post-mortem and detailed investigation.”

Police have registered a case and further investigation is in progress.