Ambala, Jan 27 (PTI) An Agniveer soldier stationed at the Ambala Cantonment area allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Moin Khan, a resident of Ghaziabad, they said.
The police took the body into custody and sent it to the local civil hospital for a post-mortem examination, which was conducted on Tuesday.
According to the police here, Moin Khan took the extreme step on Monday.
When some of his fellow soldiers arrived at the office, Moin’s body was found hanging from the ceiling. Senior officers were informed of the matter, and the police were also informed.
He was immediately taken to the hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Ambala Cantt Police Post in-charge Sukhbir Singh said that Moin Khan was recruited under the Agniveer scheme in 2022.
A police official said the exact reasons for the suicide has not yet been ascertained.
The police are investigating the case, SHO Ambala Cantt, Inspector Surender said.
The deceased’s family has been informed of the incident, police said. PTI COR SUN NB NB
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