Malout, October 27

An ex-serviceman, working as a driver of the Punjab Roadways, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree on Fazilka road today.

He was staying at Harjindra Nagar here. Sukhdev Singh (50) was a permanent resident of Kabarwala village.

The police have started inquest proceedings under section 174 of the CrPC. His family has informed the police that he was upset for the last few days. — TNS