Bengaluru Cop Kills Self By Jumping In Front Of Train, Alleges Harassment By Wife, Father-In-Law

A 33-year-old police head constable, Thippanna Alugur, tragically took his own life on Friday night, leaving behind a one-page note in which he accused his wife and father-in-law of harassment.

This incident follows the recent suicide of city-based techie Subhash Atul, who had also blamed his wife and in-laws for contributing to his death.

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Thippanna jumped in front of a train between Heelalige and Carmelaram railway stations, with his body being discovered by passersby around 8pm, reported the Times of India.

Originally from Handiganur village in Vijayapura district, Thippanna had been married to Parvati for three years and worked at the Hulimavu police station in the law and order department.

According to initial investigations, the tragedy unfolded after an argument with his wife at their rented residence in Electronics City, followed by an alleged abusive phone call from his father-in-law, Yamunappa.

In his suicide note, written in Kannada, Thippanna explicitly accused his wife and father-in-law of torturing and harassing him, mentioning a phone call on December 12 in which Yamunappa allegedly threatened him, even suggesting he should die.

The note contained an ultimatum, stating that either Thippanna would die, or they would "finish him off" to ensure peace for his daughter.

Thippanna also requested his batchmate, Malappa, to collect his government-issued 'Cheetah' bike, which was parked near the Huskur railway track. Thippanna was wearing his official police uniform when he took his life.

Thippanna's mother, Basamma Alugur, has filed a complaint with Byappanahalli railway police, formally accusing Parvati and Yamunappa of abetting her son's death through torture and harassment.

A senior police officer stated that the next step would be to issue notices to the accused, asking them to appear for questioning.

This incident follows the high-profile suicide of Subhash Atul, which has already drawn major media attention.

A police team that had travelled to Jaunpur and Delhi to investigate Atul's case returned without success, as they found the suspects' homes locked and their phones switched off. Investigators have resorted to posting notices demanding the suspects' appearance within three days.

(If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or need emotional support, please call suicide prevention helplines: Arogya Vani 104, Sahay Helpline: 080-25497777).