Coimbatore DIG

Deputy Inspector General of Police (Coimbatore range) C. Vijayakumar shot himself dead at his camp office in the Race Course area, Tamil Nadu. According to sources, Vijayakumar requested his Personal Security Officer (PSO) to hand over his pistol and then exited the office with the weapon and, at around 6:50 am, fatally shot himself. Initial report suggest depression to be a reason and an investigation is underway.