SANGAREDDY: A constable in Siddipet attempted to kill his family members and later took his own life on Saturday night.
According to police, Armed Reserve constable Balakrishna was working at the 17th Battalion of Siddipet.
Late on Saturday night, Balakrishna allegedly poisoned his wife and children. Later, he also consumed the same and hanged self.
While Balakrishna died, others were shifted to a government hospital for treatment. Their condition was stated to be critical.
It was suspected that Balakrishna was in deep financial trouble due to online betting. Balakrishna's body was shifted to a government hospital for postmortem. Siddipet police registered a case and are investigating.
Meanwhile, another head constable, Sai Kumar, who hailed from Narsapur town and was working at Kulcharam police station, also died by suicide.
The reason for his death was not immediately known.
Medak Rural Circle Inspector Rajashekhar Reddy rushed to Kulcharam police station and shifted the body to a government hospital for a postmortem.
The police have registered a case and are investigating.
It may be recalled that last year, the Collector's Gunman, Naresh, died by suicide after killing his family members with his service revolver.
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