Assam: Constable's suicide attempt foiled in Dibrugarh, officer injured

Dibrugarh: A police officer was injured while trying to stop a constable from attempting suicide at the Bogibeel outpost in Assam's Dibrugarh district.

The incident occurred early this morning when Constable Pranjal Borah, reportedly upset following a domestic dispute, arrived at the outpost armed with a revolver.

He attempted to take his own life, but Inspector Tirtha Chetri, the in-charge of the outpost, intervened to prevent the tragedy. In the process, Chetri sustained injuries.

The injured officer is currently receiving medical treatment at AMCH. Constable Borah has been arrested and is under investigation.

Local residents reported that the altercation between Borah and his wife had led to his emotional distress, prompting the desperate act.

The timely intervention of the outpost in-charge is credited with preventing a fatal outcome.