Satara police constable Santosh Nanaware found dead in Poladpur lodge; cause under investigation
Constable Santosh Nanaware, 36, of the Satara police was found dead in a lodge in Poladpur on Friday morning, and police are investigating the cause.
Santosh Nanaware, a constable with the Satara police, was found to have ended his life in Poladpur, the incident coming to light on Friday morning. The news has caused grief in the police force.
Nanaware was 36. He was originally from Ozarde village in Wai taluka and was posted as a constable at the Bhuinj highway police assistance centre. He had served in the police force for several years.
He was staying at a lodge in Poladpur, where the incident took place. It came to light on Friday morning. As soon as the lodge staff learnt of it, they informed the Poladpur police.
On receiving the information, the Poladpur police reached the spot immediately and prepared a panchnama. A team of the Satara police also later came to Poladpur. The body has been taken into custody and further investigation is under way. The Poladpur and Satara police are jointly investigating the case.
Many are asking why a police employee so young would take such a step. However, the exact reason has not yet emerged. It is said that the real cause will be known only after the investigation.
Police are looking into whether it arose from a family matter or from work stress. They are also considering whether the heavy workload in the force played a part. There is also talk of whether he was being harassed by seniors in some quarters, but this is described as only talk. No reason has officially emerged so far.
Police are speaking to Nanaware's family and colleagues to gather information. His mobile phone is also being examined.
His sudden death has plunged the family into grief. The police force is also in shock, and there is sorrow at the loss of a good colleague. The incident has once again brought up the question of the mental health of police personnel.
Police personnel face heavy work pressure. With duty day and night, no leave and no time for their families, many are under stress. The government and senior officers need to pay attention to their mental health, and counselling is needed for them.
