Woman Army officer found hanging at military training institute in Pune

Pune | Wednesday | 13th October, 2021

Summary:

Pune, Oct 13 (PTI) A 43-year-old woman officer of the Indian Army was found hanging at her official accommodation in the premises of the Military Intelligence Training School and Depot (MINTSD) here in Maharashtra on Wednesday, police said.

The Army and the police suspect it to be a case of suicide.

The incident came to light in the morning when the staff had gone to serve tea to the Lieutenant Colonel-rank officer.

She was found hanging with a dupatta around her neck, an official said.

According to the police, the Lieutenant Colonel had come to the MINTSD for training.

She had some domestic issues and had filed for a divorce, said Namrata Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone V).