In a tragic turn of events, a Patna police officer ended his life using his service pistol early on Saturday morning.

The officer, Ajit Kumar, was posted as an additional sub-inspector in the Bihar capital and lived in the Gandhi Maidan police barracks. Authorities discovered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

Family sources suggest that Kumar faced stress over being denied leave for the upcoming Chhath festivities. The ongoing investigation includes forensic and family interviews to uncover the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.

(With contributions from agencies.)