A police constable attached to the Police Special Task Force (STF) has shot himself with his service firearm. The officer had shot himself at the STF camp in the 5th milepost area on the Puttalam-Anuradhapura road, police said. The deceased has been identified as a 36-year-old police constable residing in Udugampola, Minuwangoda. The reason for the officer’s suicide has not yet been revealed. Puttalam Police are conducting further investigations into the matterIf you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available for immediate support:- For emergencies contact National Mental Health Helpline 1926- Sumithrayo: +94 11 2 682535/+94 11 2 682570- CCCline: 1333 (toll free)

Source: The Nation September 13, 2021 05:37 UTC