Cop found dead at home in Attingal

ATTINGAL: A police officer was found dead at home in Oorupoikayil. The dead has been identified as Bineesh Lal, who was serving as an inspector in vigilance and anti-corruptions bureau. He had received the union home minister’s Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Medal in 2025 for excellence in criminal investigation. The cause of his death is unknown.

Bineesh Lal was found hanging in his bedroom Monday morning at 5.30 am. Initial reports say that it is a case of suicide. Further investigation is underway. The body has been shifted to the medical college hospital for postmortem procedures. He had served as SHO of Anchuthengu police station and inspector in Kattakada.

He leaves behind his wife Divya and children Devaprayag and Bhavayami.

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