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Transgender Constable Found Hanging in Munger Barracks
24 Aug
Summary
- A transgender woman constable died during police training.
- She was found hanging in a bathroom at the BSAP-9 camp.
- Police are investigating the death from multiple angles.
A transgender woman constable in Munger, Bihar, was discovered deceased on Sunday. Avanthika Sindhu, who was undergoing police training, was found hanging in a bathroom at the BSAP-9 camp in Jamalpur.
Originally from West Champaran, Sindhu was among 500 trainees sent from Patna. Colleagues reported she had been unwell and stayed behind in the barracks while the rest of the batch was on the training grounds. Upon their return, she was found in the bathroom.
Authorities, including the BSAP-9 Commandant and local police, arrived at the scene to begin an inquiry. Investigators are exploring various possibilities, including her health condition and any external pressures. Her mobile phone and personal contacts are undergoing technical examination.
The body has been sent for a postmortem, and the constable's family has been notified. The final cause of death awaits the results of the postmortem and ongoing technical investigations.
