Anupam Gowala : Assam Cop Shoots Self Dead in Dibrugarh

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Moran (Assam): Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Himself Dead After Firing at Woman

In a tragic turn of events, a police officer in Assam’s Dibrugarh reportedly shot himself dead with his service revolver after firing at a woman on Saturday. The incident occurred in Rangpuria in Lahowal, leaving the woman, identified as Bishnupriya Lahan Gogoi, critically injured. She is currently undergoing treatment at the Assam Medical College hospital.

Details of the Incident

The deceased has been identified as Anupam Gowala, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Namrup police station. He was a resident of Kakosang in Bokakhat. The shooting took place at the house of Bipul Gogoi in Rangpuria, Lahowal. It remains unclear why the deceased travelled from his hometown to Lahowal and committed such a drastic act.

Senior police officials have arrived at the scene to investigate the incident. The cop’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination, but the motive behind his actions is still unknown. The police are working to understand how the tragic incident unfolded.

Similar Incidents

This incident comes just three days after a constable of Kolkata Police reportedly shot himself dead in front of his unit’s armoury at the Police Training School in West Bengal’s Alipore. The recent cases of police officers taking their own lives have raised concerns about mental health and well-being within law enforcement agencies.

As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the shooting in Dibrugarh, authorities are urging members of the police force to seek help and support if they are experiencing mental health issues or distress. The safety and mental well-being of officers are crucial in maintaining law and order within communities.

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