Bulandshahr Post Office Superintendent kills self following intense CBI raid

TP Singh, the superintendent of the main post office in Bulandshahr, UP, shot himself dead after the CBI had conducted a 10-hour investigation in connection with the alleged corruption case. In his suicide note, Singh mentioned that due to peer pressure, he has taken the drastic step.

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In a distressing turn of events, TP Singh, the superintendent of the Bulandshahr Head Post Office, took his own life shortly after a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday. Singh reportedly shot himself at his home in Aligarh early on Wednesday morning.

According to the reports, the CBI's probe into the Bulandshahr post office began with a raid conducted on Tuesday evening. The investigation lasted approximately 10 hours, during which CBI officials scrutinized documents and interviewed several employees. The raid was prompted by allegations of corruption within the post office, specifically accusations that employees were involved in passing bribes to approve bills.

TP Singh’s Suicide Note

In a tragic twist, Singh left behind a suicide note which he shared with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aligarh before his death. The note revealed his profound distress and the pressure he faced from certain individuals. 

As per sources, the suicide note stated, “I took charge as Post Office Superintendent of Bulandshahr on December 16, 2021. Since then, I have been subjected to continuous harassment. This includes individuals such as Suresh Kumar from Saidpur, Bulandshahr, Manoj (formerly Deputy Postmaster, currently Deputy Postmaster Narhat, Lalitpur), Yogendra Singh (former Mail Overseer), Banwari Lal (former Mail Overseer), and his three sons - Arun, Varun, and Tekchand.”

Singh accused these individuals of pressuring him into corrupt practices and threatening him daily. He claimed that Suresh Kumar and his wife even assaulted him in the office. His note held these people responsible for his tragic decision to end his life.

The CBI Raid and Its Aftermath

The CBI’s Anti-Corruption Unit from Ghaziabad conducted the raid on the Bulandshahr Head Post Office after receiving complaints about bribery and fraudulent activities. During the operation, officials seized several documents and interrogated the post office staff, including Singh. The raid concluded around 4 am on Wednesday, with investigators leaving the premises with key documents.
Around 10 am, news emerged that TP Singh had committed suicide. It is suspected that the stress of raid and the ongoing harassment contributed to his decision.

The incident of Singh's death has sent shockwaves through the local community and the post office staff. Before his death, he shared his final message on a WhatsApp group associated with the Bulandshahr post office, but there was no immediate response from the group members.