Tamil Nadu Suicide Case: 55-Year-Old IAF Security Guard Shoots Self Dead at Avadi Air Force Base; Body Sent for Autospy

Chennai, July 26: In a tragic incident, 55-year-old security guard at the Indian Air Force Station in Tamil Nadu’s, Avadi reportedly shot himself while on duty early Wednesday morning, July 24. The incident is under investigation, and the body has been sent for an autopsy. Police officials revealed that the guard lived with his wife and two children.

According to a report by India Today, the deceased was identified as AM Kalidoss, a resident of Tamil Nadu’s Mayiladuthurai. He was employed by the Defence Security Corps (DSC). The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. According to the police, Kalidoss was stationed at a watchtower when he allegedly took his own life. Security personnel were alerted by multiple gunshots and discovered Kalidoss’s body in a pool of blood when they went outside. Chennai: Teen Couple Enters Suicide Pact, Ends Life Together by Walking Into Sea After Parents’ Objection to Their Relationship.

After being alerted, police quickly transported Kalidoss to a government hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. His body, which had three gunshot wounds, has been sent for an autopsy. The Muthupudupet Police are investigating the case to determine the motive behind his apparent suicide. DIG Vijayakumar Dies by Suicide: A Senior Tamil Nadu Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Himself to Death in Coimbatore.

In a similar incident, an armed guard of the Chennai Police, who was on security duty at the Nehru Indoor Sports Arena, shot himself dead with his service weapon in August 2022.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health): 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS: 080-46110007; Peak Mind: 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation: 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.

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