Lucknow: A head constable posted at Nichlaul police station in Maharajganj district, who allegedly attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance, has been attached to the police lines.The constable allegedly consumed a poisonous substance following a dispute over the distribution and alleged misappropriation of seized illegal firecrackers on Diwali night. He is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Maharajganj.Before taking the extreme step, he allegedly uploaded a suicide note on his WhatsApp status, accusing the SHO and six others of mentally harassing and humiliating him. He specifically alleged that the SHO had taken out some of the seized firecrackers himself but subsequently branded him a thief over the same issue.According to the allegations in the note, a portion of the seized firecrackers was allegedly handed over to an accused under pressure. He alleged that he was subsequently held responsible for the irregularities and labelled a thief, causing him severe mental distress.The matter came to light when fellow policemen noticed the suicide note on WhatsApp status and alerted senior officials. He was initially taken to a local hospital before being shifted to a private hospital in Maharajganj for further treatment.Circle Officer (Nichlaul) Ravindra Singh said all those named in the note would be questioned as part of the inquiry.
