Punjab's former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal is undergoing treatment after he attempted suicide at his home in Patiala. He was rushed to the hospital and doctors say his condition is critical.
The police have recovered a 25-page suicide note from the scene, which outlines Chahal's frustration and humiliation after falling prey to an elaborate online scam. The note indicated that he was duped of Rs 8 crore, which pushed him into severe depression.
In the note, the former officer reportedly expressed regret over his inability to recover the massive sum, which he claimed was siphoned off by cybercriminals promising high returns on investments.
The incident has sparked fresh concern over cybercrime targeting even former law enforcement officials and the vulnerabilities of high-profile individuals to sophisticated online fraud.
Amar Singh Chahal is an accused in the 2015 Faridkot firing incident.
In 2023, a Special Investigation Team of the Punjab Police filed a chargesheet in the case against former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, and several police officers, including Chahal.
The former officer's suicide attempt has sent a shock wave through the police department and political circles.
The police are continuing their investigation. "We are examining the suicide note and tracing the financial trail linked to the scam. It's a grave matter, and we're treating it with utmost seriousness," said a senior police officer.
