Panic At Raj Bhavan As SRPF Constable Kaustabh Sangle Allegedly Shoots Himself Dead On Guard Duty

Panic At Raj Bhavan As SRPF Constable Kaustabh Sangle Allegedly Shoots Himself Dead On Guard Duty

An SRPF personnel allegedly died by suicide at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Monday night while deployed on guard duty. Police said constable Kaustabh Sangle of SRPF Group 16, Kolhapur, allegedly used his service rifle and died on the spot. Malabar Hill Police and senior officers reached the premises and began an investigation into the incident.

Poonam AprajUpdated: Tuesday, July 07, 2026, 01:08 AM IST
Panic At Raj Bhavan As SRPF Constable Kaustabh Sangle Allegedly Shoots Himself Dead On Guard Duty
Panic At Raj Bhavan As SRPF Constable Kaustabh Sangle Allegedly Shoots Himself Dead On Guard Duty | Representational Image

Mumbai: Panic gripped Raj Bhavan on Monday around 9.10pm after an State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel allegedly shot himself inside the SRPF camp premises.

Constable Deployed from Kolhapur's SRPF Group 16, Used Service Rifle

According to preliminary information, police constable Kaustabh Sangle, an amaldar attached to SRPF Group 16, Kolhapur, was deployed on guard duty at Raj Bhavan when the incident occurred. He allegedly used his service rifle and died on the spot.

The reason behind the alleged suicide is not yet known and is being investigated. Personnel from Malabar Hill police station, along with senior police officers, rushed to Raj Bhavan after the incident and began inquiries.

Officials said the Malabar Hill police are conducting further investigation. Additional details on the circumstances leading to the incident are awaited.

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