A trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who was hospitalised following an alleged suicide attempt in Hyderabad did not consume any poisonous substance, according to doctors treating him. Medical examinations reportedly found no traces of poison in his body, while blood tests indicated the presence of alcohol.
The officer, identified as M Uday Krishna Reddy, was admitted to a private hospital on Monday after he was reportedly found in an unconscious state. His hospitalisation came a day after he was booked in connection with allegations of sexual harassment involving a fellow IPS probationer at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad.
Doctors treating the trainee officer said his condition was being closely monitored in the intensive care unit (ICU). According to the medical team, he was conscious and able to communicate after regaining consciousness.
Dr Ravi Shankar Reddy, who is overseeing his treatment, said medical investigations did not detect any poisonous substance in the officer’s body. The tests reportedly showed alcohol in his bloodstream but no evidence of poisoning.
The doctor said the officer may have lost consciousness because he had not eaten properly and had consumed alcohol in excess. Medical professionals continued to monitor his vital signs and conduct necessary investigations while a multidisciplinary team supervised his treatment.
The trainee officer was expected to be discharged on Wednesday morning, provided his recovery continued without any complications.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, however, remain under investigation. According to the treating doctor, Reddy denied attempting suicide after he regained consciousness. He reportedly told medical staff that he could not recall what had happened and suggested that the incident may have occurred while he was under the influence of alcohol.
The officer also complained of throat pain and difficulty swallowing, according to the doctor.
The case took another turn after police investigating the incident reportedly recovered an alleged suicide note from the trainee officer on Monday morning. The contents and authenticity of the note have not been independently established.
In the alleged note, Reddy reportedly claimed that he had previously been in a romantic relationship with the fellow IPS probationer who had accused him of sexual harassment. He allegedly made claims about the nature of their relationship and suggested that it had continued after the woman’s marriage.
The trainee officer also reportedly alleged that the woman had entered his room despite his objections and made further claims concerning their alleged personal relationship. He reportedly accused some individuals of influencing her decision to file the complaint and sought action against the woman, her husband and two others.
These allegations remain unverified, and the police are examining the claims as part of their investigation. Authorities have indicated that further legal action will be determined on the basis of evidence gathered during the probe.
The alleged suicide note has also raised questions because the trainee officer reportedly told doctors that he did not remember writing it. The treating physician suggested that the officer may have written it while under the influence of alcohol and experiencing significant mental stress, though this remains a possibility rather than an established fact.
The investigation is now focused on establishing the sequence of events leading to the officer’s hospitalisation, examining the allegations made against him, and determining the circumstances surrounding the alleged note. Police are expected to assess available evidence and statements before deciding on the next course of action.
The case has drawn attention because it involves a trainee IPS officer undergoing professional training at one of the country’s premier police academies and comes amid allegations of sexual harassment involving another probationary officer. While the medical findings have ruled out poisoning, the broader circumstances of the incident and the allegations connected to the case remain subject to investigation.
Authorities are expected to continue examining the matter from both medical and legal perspectives. Until the investigation is completed, claims made by either side remain allegations and should not be treated as established facts.
