Cryptic Instagram Post Precedes Constable's Death

A 28-year-old police constable, Jhanvi Dabhi, was found dead on Monday night, September 15, 2026, hanging in her rented residence in Gandhinagar. Her body was discovered approximately 48 hours after her demise, following a concerning Instagram post that read, "I wish I was monster you think I am." Dabhi, who had been serving for five years and was previously divorced, lived alone. The discovery was prompted by her landlord, who noticed a foul odor emanating from her room.

Authorities have registered an accidental death report and are conducting a thorough investigation. Her mobile phone has been seized, and digital forensic experts are examining her social media activity, calls, and messages for any links to the circumstances surrounding her death. No suicide note was found at the scene. Investigators are also gathering information from her colleagues at the Shahibaug police headquarters.

Dabhi's personal life involved a previous love marriage that ended with her husband's death, followed by a second marriage to his elder brother, which concluded in divorce about 18 months prior to her death. Family members described her as an independent individual with a passion for creating Instagram reels. Police are exploring potential personal or financial pressures that may have contributed to her situation.