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Doctors rule out poison in trainee IPS officer’s suicide attempt case
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Doctors rule out poison in trainee IPS officer’s suicide attempt case

From Hindustan Times · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Doctors have ruled out poisoning in the case of a trainee IPS officer who was hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt.
  • Medical examinations revealed only alcohol in his system, with doctors attributing his loss of consciousness to not eating and excessive drinking.
  • The officer, who is recovering and conscious, denies attempting suicide, suggesting his actions may have been influenced by alcohol and mental stress.

Trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy, hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt, has been cleared of consuming poison, doctors announced Tuesday. Medical examinations at Jayanthi Hospital found no toxic substances in his body, only alcohol. Doctors believe his unconsciousness stemmed from a combination of not eating and drinking excessively.

We believe he lost consciousness because he had not eaten food and had consumed alcohol beyond the permissible limit. There is no poison content anywhere in his body. The blood tests indicate only alcohol.

— Dr. Ravi Shankar ReddySpeaking to reporters about the medical findings regarding the trainee officer.

Dr. Ravi Shankar Reddy stated that Reddy is conscious, communicating, and under close medical supervision in the ICU. He is expected to recover and be discharged soon if his condition remains stable. The doctor also reported that Reddy denies attempting suicide, attributing his actions to being under the influence of alcohol.

He told us he did not attempt suicide. He said something might have happened while he was under the influence of alcohol.

— Dr. Ravi Shankar ReddyReporting the trainee officer's statement after he regained consciousness.

This development follows a police report filed against Reddy for allegedly sexually harassing a fellow IPS probationer at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Police Academy in Hyderabad. Police had recovered a note purportedly written by Reddy, claiming a romantic relationship with the accuser and alleging she insisted on continuing their relationship even after her marriage. He also claimed friends instigated her complaint and sought action against her and others.

The allegations are under investigation and further legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected.

— Police officialCommenting on the ongoing investigation into the harassment complaint.

Reddy, however, told doctors he does not remember writing the note, suggesting it might have been written while intoxicated and under severe mental stress. Police are continuing their investigation into the harassment allegations.

He told us he does not remember writing the suicide note. Since he was under severe mental stress, it is possible that he wrote the note while intoxicated.

— Dr. Ravi Shankar ReddyDescribing the officer's recollection of writing the alleged suicide note.
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