Body of Female Constable Found Hanging in Police Barracks

Local Correspondent

The body of Trisha Biswas, 22, a female constable, was found hanging in the police barracks of Patuakhali Police Lines early Sunday morning. Police recovered her body around 7 a.m.

Trisha, the daughter of Krishna Biswas from Purba Kamalapur village in Madaripur district’s Dashar upazila, joined the force in November 2023. The incident was confirmed by Ahmad Mainul Hasan, Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance and Administration) in Patuakhali.

According to Ahmad Mainul Hasan, Trisha was reportedly under severe mental distress due to family issues. Her body has been sent to Patuakhali Medical College Hospital for an autopsy. Following the procedure, it will be handed over to her family.

Citing her colleagues, the additional superintendent mentioned that Trisha had recently consulted a doctor, who advised hospitalization. However, she did not seek further treatment.

The police are awaiting the autopsy results for further clarification regarding the circumstances of her death.