Constable commits suicide ‘worrying about coronavirus’ at Khilgaon

Earlier, on April 28, he was tested for coronavirus as he had some symptoms to which the result came negative

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04 May, 2020, 02:30 pm

Last modified: 04 May, 2020, 02:33 pm

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A constable working in Special Branch of Police's Protection Unit has committed suicide allegedly being too worried about coronavirus this morning by jumping off his multi-storied residence's roof at Khilgaon area of the city.

The deceased was identified as Tofazzal Hossain, 35, hailing from Brahmanbaria.

Confirming the matter to The Business Standard, Officer-in-charge of Khilgaon Police Station, Moshiur Rahman said, "After talking to his wife, we are assuming that he was very much worried about coronavirus."

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"Earlier, on April 28, he was tested for coronavirus as he had some symptoms to which the result came negative. However, he was not sure about whether the test result was right or wrong and continued worrying," he added.

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