New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) A Delhi Judicial Services official allegedly died by suicide in Safdarjung area here, police said on Saturday.
According to preliminary inquiry, the deceased — identified as Aman Kumar Sharma — is suspected to have died by hanging, they said.
A police team reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and initiated inquest proceedings.
The body has been sent for post-mortem, officials said, adding that further investigation is underway.
“No foul play has been established so far. However, all angles are being examined as part of inquest proceedings,” a senior police officer said.
According to official records, Sharma had joined the Delhi Judicial Services on June 19, 2021. A law graduate from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, he completed his BA LLB in 2018.
During his tenure, he dealt with a range of criminal and civil cases and served in different jurisdictions as a judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) and civil judge.
With effect from October 18, 2025, Sharma had taken charge as the Full-Time Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in the North-East district at Karkardooma Courts.
Police said statements of concerned persons are being recorded and relevant circumstances leading to the incident are being examined. PTI SSJ ARB ARB
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