Agartala witnessed a shocking development on Monday, July 20, as Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside his office chamber at the Police Headquarters (PHQ).
Preliminary reports suggest it is a suspected case of suicide.
Dhankar, a senior IPS officer, was discovered hanging in his office. He was rushed to Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital in Agartala, where further procedures are underway. Senior police officials immediately reached the PHQ, secured the area, and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Authorities confirmed that the exact cause of death will be determined after the post‑mortem examination. Police are yet to issue an official statement, but the incident has sent shockwaves through the state’s administrative and law enforcement circles.
The sudden demise of the state’s top police officer has raised serious questions and left the force in mourning. Investigators are expected to rely on forensic evidence and official records to establish the sequence of events leading to the tragedy.
