KOLLAM: In a recurring incident of police suicides in the state, another officer was found hanging inside a private lodge on Monday. A Siju (37) of Mukhathala Keezhavur ‘Smitha Mandir’ is the deceased. Siju was a Grade Senior Civil Police Officer at Pooyappally Police Station.

From November 3 2023, Siju was on sabbatical and was spending time with his family. However, on Saturday, Siju changed his mind and informed his family that he had decided to join the service again. After Siju left on Saturday, the family lost contact with him. With suspicion rising, Siju’s wife contacted Pooyappally police station and inquired about his presence. Shockingly, the officer informed them that Siju had never contacted them or reached the place. The cyber police then tracked Siju’s mobile tower location and found that he was in Kollam town.

On a detailed search, his body was found hanging inside a lodge in Kollam, Paikada Road. The body was shifted to the district hospital and handed over to the relatives after post-mortem. Siju leaves behind his wife Harita and two daughters aged 12 and 7.