In a shocking development, Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside his office chamber at the Police Headquarters in Agartala on Monday. The death of the senior IPS officer sent shock waves through the state police and administration circles.
Police have opened an investigation, and a post-mortem examination has been ordered to determine what led to death.
Found Unresponsive in Office
According to officials, Anurag Dhankar was found unresponsive inside his office chamber at the Police Headquarters in Agartala.
He was immediately rushed to Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where a team of doctors rushed to revive him.
Medical personnel performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for nearly 48 minutes, but despite their efforts, he was declared dead at 12:48 pm.
Investigation Launched
As a result of the incident, Tripura Police launched an investigation into the death of the DGP.
They say the cause of death will only be confirmed after the post-mortem examination and other medical and forensic procedures.
At present, the authorities have not disclosed any preliminary findings about the cause of death.
Post-Mortem to Determine Cause
The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, which will help determine if the death occurred from natural causes or any other medical or external causes.
Police officials have said there will be no speculation until the official medical report is issued.
Senior IPS Officer
Anurag Dhankar was a senior IPS officer and was Tripura’s Director General of Police. As the state’s top police officer, he was responsible for law enforcement, internal security, crime prevention, and the police department in general.
His sudden death has left colleagues, government officials, and the police fraternity very sad.
Official Response Awaited
We expect senior government officials to issue detailed statements once the preliminary investigation is completed.
The state administration would also be expected to announce arrangements to pay tribute to the late police chief.
Information about the funeral arrangements and official honours will be forthcoming after consultation with the family and the state government.
Investigation Continues
The investigation is taking into account all aspects of the incident, including the sequence of events leading up to the discovery of the DGP in his office chamber. The standard protocols, such as forensic examination and review of available evidence, are being followed.
The investigation is still ongoing, and the findings of the post-mortem report will be crucial to establishing the cause of death, said one person in the family.
The police have appealed to the public to only rely on official updates as the investigation progresses.
