Former CBI chief commits suicide in Shimla: Police

Former director of India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and former governor of Nagaland Ashwani Kumar died by suicide, the police said on Wednesday, reports Zee News.

He served Indian government for more than 37 years.

A former Director-General of Police (DGP) of Himachal Pradesh Kumar on Wednesday allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence in Brockhorst in Shimla, said Mohit Chawla, SP Shimla. The police officials are present at the spot and are investigating the matter.

Born on November 15, 1950, he belonged to Nahan, Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. He started his early education in Government Primary School, village Kothi near Rekong Peo, located in the tribal district of Kinnaur. He later studied at Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehra Dun and carried on further education from Government College, Bilaspur and ultimately graduated from Government College, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh in 1971.

Apart from a distinguished public service career, Professor (Dr.) Ashwani Kumar had an excellent academic record. He did a PhD in Management from Himachal Pradesh University. He had a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Human Resources Management. He was a graduate of the National Defence College, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, New Delhi.