The body of the ASI, Vishram Bhagat (45), was found hanging from the ceiling fan at his service quarter at Halsi police station limits late last night, sub-dDivisional police officer Pankaj Kumar said.
The motive behind the policeman's death was under investigation, the SDPO said.
The body has been sent for post-mortem and his family members residing in neighbouring Jharkhand have been informed, Kumar said.
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