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Pune Crime: PSI Nilesh Patil commits suicide by shooting himself in Aundh
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:52
Pune Crime: PSI Nilesh Patil commits suicide by shooting himself in Aundh
- •Police Sub-Inspector Nilesh Bhausaheb Patil took the extreme step by shooting himself in the head with his service revolver in Pune's Aundh area.
- •Patil was working in the Pune City Police Force and was currently posted at the Vishrantwadi Police Station.
- •Upon hearing the gunshot, locals rushed to the spot and alerted the authorities, prompting senior police officials to immediately rush to the scene.
- •He was found lying in a pool of blood and rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead before treatment could begin.
- •The exact reason behind the suicide remains unclear, and police are investigating all possible angles including work stress and personal disputes.
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Nilesh Bhausaheb Patil was working as a Police Sub-Inspector in the Pune City Police Force and was posted at the Vishrantwadi Police Station. He tragically committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with his service revolver in the Aundh area.
Local residents rushed to the spot after hearing the gunshot and notified the police. Senior police officers and a team rushed to the scene, and Patil was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead before treatment could begin.
The exact reason behind the incident remains unclear. Investigators are currently looking into all possible angles, including family disputes, work-related stress, or other personal reasons, while a forensic team inspects the crime scene.
