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Neemuch Head Constable Dies After Consuming Poison as Note Alleges Pay‑For‑Postings in Police

Police are examining his three-page complaint alongside his service record after recovering a sulfas packet from his pocket.

Overview

  • Head Constable Hoshiyar Singh Ahir, 50, allegedly ingested poison inside the Neemuch police control room on Sunday and died after being rushed to two hospitals.
  • A three-page note addressed to senior officers accuses superiors of harassment and claims postings, duty rosters and facilities were sold for money.
  • The note names a Reserve Inspector and an officer identified as Pranav Tiwari, alleging routine collection of cash for favourable duty assignments.
  • Superintendent of Police Ankit Jaiswal says the note is under probe and investigators are reviewing Singh’s service history, including four prior departmental penalties and reports of recent absence and alcohol use.
  • Family members report prolonged health issues and stress, allege mistreatment after the post-mortem, and police families briefly blocked the ambulance as calls grow for an independent, transparent inquiry.