Jaipur, October 22, 2026: A 78-year-old retired Army Colonel, Leela Singh, allegedly died by suicide on Thursday after shooting himself in the head with his licensed pistol at his residence in Rail Nagar, under the jurisdiction of Shyam Nagar police station, police said.
According to Shyam Nagar Station House Officer Hari Singh Doodhwal, the incident occurred around 10:30 am. Colonel Singh, who had reportedly been suffering from mental health issues and was distressed by illness, went to his room and allegedly fired the shot. His wife, daughter-in-law and grandchildren were present in the house at the time.
They heard the gunshot, rushed to the room and found him lying on the floor in a pool of blood. The family immediately took him to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Police teams reached the spot after receiving information from the control room. Forensic experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) examined the scene and collected evidence. The licensed pistol was seized. A post-mortem examination was conducted at SMS Hospital, after which the body was handed over to the family.
An unnatural death report has been registered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Colonel’s grandson, and further investigation is under way. Police will record statements of family members and examine the FSL and post-mortem reports to ascertain the circumstances.
The exact reason behind the suspected suicide is yet to be confirmed. Preliminary information points to distress related to illness and mental health issues, but investigators have not drawn any final conclusions.
No other details regarding Colonel Singh’s service history or personal circumstances have been released by the police at this stage. The case remains under investigation by the Shyam Nagar police.
