Former Punjab Police Officer Attempts Suicide, Note Blames Online Fraud

The Punjab police recovered a 16-page suicide note from the scene, which mentioned heavy financial losses due to online fraud and the resulting mental stress.

Chandigarh:

Punjab's former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal is undergoing treatment at a hospital after he attempted suicide. He had attempted suicide at his home in Patiala and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. 

The police recovered a 16-page suicide note from the scene, which mentioned heavy financial losses due to online fraud and the resulting mental stress. The note indicated that he was duped of Rs 8 crore, which pushed him into severe depression.

Amar Singh Chahal is an accused in the 2015 Faridkot firing incident.

In 2023, a Special Investigation Team of the Punjab Police filed a chargesheet in the case against former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, and several police officers, including Chahal.

The former officer's suicide attempt has sent a shock wave through the police department and political circles. The police are continuing their investigation.
 

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