TN: Coimbatore DIG Commits Suicide By Shooting Himself With Pistol, BJP Demands Thorough Investigation

C Vijayakumar, the Deputy Inspector General of Police for Coimbatore Range, died after shooting himself with his gunman's pistol this morning (7 July).

Vijayakumar had reportedly just returned to his office at Race Course after his morning walk.

The reason for the suicide is not known and police have said that they are investigating the case.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) has demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).