A truck driver in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after testing positive for drunk driving, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Key Points
- A truck driver in Bengaluru allegedly committed suicide after testing positive for drunk driving during a police inspection.
- The driver's truck was impounded, and he was issued a notice before the alleged suicide.
- Police are conducting a detailed investigation into all possible angles surrounding the driver's death.
- CCTV and body-worn camera footage reportedly show the driver was in good condition after receiving the notice.
A truck driver allegedly died by suicide after testing positive for drunk driving during a routine police inspection, police said on Sunday.
On Saturday around 11 pm, the traffic police intercepted a Tamil Nadu-registered truck near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) under J P Nagar police station limits for checking.
The driver tested positive for drunk driving, following which the vehicle was impounded, and a notice was issued to him, officials said.
On Sunday morning, police received information that the driver of the same truck had hung himself.
A detailed investigation will look into all angles, police said adding that the deceased person's family has been informed.
"They said CCTV and body-worn camera footage show the driver was in good condition while leaving after receiving the notice," he added.
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