Pune: Police Officer Dies by Suicide at Lodge, Note Recovered

Pune Suicide News: An assistant police inspector from the Sangli police department has died by suicide in Pune, reportedly frustrated by ongoing health issues. The deceased has been identified as Suraj Marathe. He allegedly consumed poison at a lodge in Pune to end his life.

The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Deccan police station in Pune. Marathe, who was serving in the Sangli police force at Tasgaon, was only 25 years old when he was appointed as an assistant police inspector.

His family resides in Dehu, Pune district. Marathe had been on leave for the past few days due to illness and had come to Pune for treatment of a knee problem. During his visit, after receiving treatment, he returned to the lodge, where he took his own life, reportedly distressed by his ongoing health issues.

A suicide note was recovered at the scene. Police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident.

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