Senior civil police officer jumps in front of train in Kerala's Thrissur, dies

NEW DELHI: A 52-year-old senior civil police officer allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a running train in Kerala's Thrissur, officials said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred late on Tuesday night near Wadakkanchery. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Babu, a senior CPO posted in the control room, according to a police officer.

The inquest proceedings are going on and no suicide note was recovered from the spot.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated, he added.
'JPSC topper found dead'

Former Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) topper Shalini Vijay, her brother Manish Vijay, an IRS officer, and their mother Shakuntala were found dead in Kerala in a suspected "suicide pact."

Shalini, who was facing CBI charges related to irregularities in the 1st JPSC civil services exam, was scheduled to appear in court on February 15 in Ranchi.

She and Manish, an additional commissioner with central excise and customs in Kochi, were discovered hanging, while their mother was found lifeless on her bed at their government quarters in Kakkanad, Kochi.

Shakuntala’s body was wrapped in a white cloth with flowers sprinkled over it.

Manish was found hanging in the living room, while Shalini was in another room at the back of the house. Concerned customs officials visited the house after Manish failed to report to work on Thursday, leading to the discovery.

Kochi police suspect the siblings died by suicide, but the exact cause of their mother’s death will be confirmed after an autopsy. "It could be natural or due to other reasons. The autopsy will clarify," said P.V. Baby, assistant commissioner of police (Thrikkakara).
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