Agartala, July 20: In a shocking development, Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside his office chamber at the Police Headquarters in Agartala on Monday, July 20, 2026, in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state administration and police department.
According to initial reports, senior police officials and staff discovered the DGP unconscious inside his office chamber. He was immediately rushed to Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital in Agartala for emergency medical treatment. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and authorities have launched a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact cause of death. A forensic team has examined the office chamber, while senior officials have begun collecting evidence and recording statements from those who were present at the Police Headquarters before the incident.
Police officials have not yet issued an official statement confirming the exact cause of death, stating that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages. A post-mortem examination is expected to provide further clarity regarding the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
The news of DGP Dhankar’s death has deeply saddened members of the police force, government officials, and citizens across Tripura. As the head of the state police, Anurag Dhankar was responsible for overseeing law enforcement, maintaining public order, and leading several key policing initiatives during his tenure.
Following the incident, security arrangements at the Police Headquarters were strengthened, and senior administrative and police officials visited the hospital and the headquarters to review the situation. The state government is closely monitoring developments, and further details are expected to emerge after the completion of the ongoing investigation.
The sudden demise of one of the state’s highest-ranking police officers has raised several questions, and authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation until the official investigation is completed. More information is expected to be released by the police and the state government as the inquiry progresses.
