Vinayak Chandel, a 48-year-old government counsel, died by suicide inside a courtroom in Wadwani, Beed district, Maharashtra, causing a stir among court staff and authorities. Chandel, appointed to the Wadwani court in January 2025, allegedly hanged himself with a rope in a court room, according to a police official. His body was discovered around 10:45 am when court staff arrived at the premises.

A suicide note was recovered, but its contents have not been disclosed pending further investigation, the official stated. The Beed police are probing the circumstances leading to Chandel’s death, with preliminary reports suggesting no foul play.

The incident has sparked discussions on mental health challenges among legal professionals, with posts on X from @SaamanaOnline noting the shock within the local community. Authorities are withholding further details until the investigation progresses, urging the public to avoid speculation.

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