Mumbai Police Constable Dies by Suicide at Ghatkopar Residence; Investigation Underway

A Mumbai Police constable working under Azad Maidan Police Station allegedly took his own life at his residence in Ghatkopar. The deceased has been identified as Kishor Maske.

Maske was found hanging with a nylon rope at his residence at a police quarters in Ghatkopar. After receiving the information, local police rushed to his residence and sent the body for a post-mortem for further investigation.

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The reason for the suicide is still ascertained. The police have registered an accidental death report and launched an investigation to find the reason behind his suicide. 

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.