Tragedy in Capital: 28-Year-Old Woman Police Constable Found Dead at Gandhinagar Residence
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Shock and grief rippled through the Gujarat Police fraternity following the death of a 28-year-old woman Lokrakshak Constable, whose body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan inside her rented home in Sector 3D, Gandhinagar.
The deceased officer, identified as Jahanvi Anilbhai Dabhi, was stationed at the Shahibaug Police Head Quarters in Ahmedabad. According to preliminary reports, Constable Dabhi returned to her residence on the night of September 14 after completing a night shift. Alarm bells rang when she failed to emerge from her room late into the night. Concerned neighbours, receiving no response despite repeated knocks, broke into the apartment with local assistance, only to discover her body.
Officers from the Sector 7 Police Station rushed to the scene shortly after receiving the alert. Personnel secured the premises, conducted a formal inquest, and sent the body for a post-mortem examination.
Decomposed Body Points to Earlier Incident; FSL Called In
Investigating officers noted that the body was in a state of decomposition when retrieved, suggesting the act occurred 36 to 48 hours before discovery. Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams were brought in to examine the scene, gather physical evidence, and pinpoint the exact timeline of events.
Preliminary inquiries revealed that Constable Dabhi was divorced and maintained an active digital presence, commanding over 25,000 followers on Instagram.
Sector 7 Police Register Case of Accidental Death
The Sector 7 Police Station has registered a case of accidental death and launched a detailed investigation into the tragedy. No suicide note was immediately recovered from the location.
Investigators are currently recording statements from family members, close friends, and colleagues at the Shahibaug Police Head Quarters to determine the motives or personal pressures behind the extreme step. Mobile phone logs and personal messaging accounts are also being scanned to piece together her final hours.
