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Guwahati: A constable allegedly died by suicide in the early hours of Friday morning by shooting himself in the head at Behali Police Station in Biswanath, Assam.

Lalit Teron allegedly ended his life with his 5.56 service rifle.

The incident took place at the Behali police station premises in Biswanath Chariali.

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Upon hearing the sound of the gunshot, other policemen rushed to the spot where they found Teron lying in a pool of blood with his service rifle beside him.

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The authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

The reason behind the constable’s drastic step remains unclear, and the family members of Lalit Teron have expressed their shock and demanded justice.