Two constables in Telangana took their own lives in separate incidents, leaving their colleagues and families in shock. Head constable Sai Kumar, 52, was found hanging from a tree on the premises of the Kulcharam police station in Medak on Sunday morning.¹ Kumar had reportedly had tea from a roadside stall and returned to the police station before ending his life. The reasons behind his suicide are still unknown.

In another heartbreaking incident, TGSP constable Pandari Balakrishna, 38, poisoned his wife and children before attempting to take his own life by consuming the same substance at their residence in Kalakunta of Siddipet district. However, Balakrishna later hanged himself to death. His wife and children, Yaswanth, 11, and Ashrith, 9, were rushed to the government hospital in Siddipet and are in stable condition. The Siddipet police are investigating the incident, but the reasons behind Balakrishna’s actions are still unclear.

These tragic incidents have raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of police personnel in Telangana. The state has witnessed a number of suicides by police personnel in recent times, highlighting the need for support systems and counseling services to help them cope with stress and pressure.