Faridabad DCP shoots himself dead

Deputy commissioner of police of Faridabad allegedly committed suicide at his residence. Further investigation on the matter is underway.

Faridabad: Faridabad Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Vikram Kapoor, allegedly shot himself dead with his service revolver at his residence here on Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 6 am, police said.

"With great sadness, it is to inform you that DCP of NIT Faridabad Vikram Kapoor has shot himself dead with his service revolver at his residence in Police Lines, Sector 30, Faridabad at 6:00 am. The cause of the suicide is being investigated," Faridabad Police Public Relation Officer, Sube Singh, said in a statement.

A suicide note has been found recovered from the residence of the DCP, where there is a mention of a cop and one more person.

"A cop and one more person's name are mentioned in the suicide note obtained from Kapoor's residence. Police learned that he was being blackmailed for the past few days. The family lodged a complaint about this too. An investigation on the matter is underway," the statement read.

Police will interrogate the cop and another person who is allegedly involved in the case.

During the incident, the family was present in the house. As soon as they heard the gunshot, all rushed to the room where they saw Kapoor lying down on the floor in a pool of blood.

According to retired officers and neighbours, Kapoor was a happy person, who never revealed his problems to them.

Police have seized the service revolver with which the officer shot himself dead.

The officer was survived by his wife and two sons.