CCB Inspector found hanging from tree near Bengaluru

An inspector posted with the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Bengaluru Police was found dead on Monday in a deserted area of Bidadi, which lies in the outskirts of the city, police said.
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Inspector Thimmegowda, who was in his 50s, was found hanging from a tree on the outskirts of the city, they said. He was working with the Economic Offences Wing of the CCB recently, police said.
Police suspect it to be a case of suicide. However, no note was found from him, a police official said.
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“No visible injury marks were found on his body. We don’t know the exact reason which led him to take this extreme step. Only after we receive the post-mortem report, we can ascertain the exact cause of death. We are investigating the matter,” a senior police officer said.
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The incident comes three days after death of 34-year-old police sub-inspector Parashuram in Yadgir.
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