KOCHI: Suicides among police officers were on a concerning rise in the state, but the numbers showed a fall in the past few months giving hope about better days. And now, bringing back the worries, Grade SI Shibu of Ernakulam Njarakkal police station hanged himself to death on Sunday. He was found dead in his house in Thathappilly, Varapuzha.

According to other police officials, Shibu was an excessive drinker and suffered from liver-related disease. During the last day at the police station, Shibu was in an inebriated condition and consumed alcohol excessively. It is assumed that after reaching home in such a booze state, Shibu might have hanged himself.

Last day, a policeman was also found dead in the AR camp of Thrissur. Adish (40), a native of Perumbillissery, was found hanging dead inside the house. Adish was working as a driver in the Thrissur City Control Room. Since 2022, Adish has stayed away from work without giving any reason. He returned to work after facing legal troubles that nearly took the job out of him.