đź“…July 20 2026 | By Pulse India News Desk
Tripura Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside the state Police Headquarters in Agartala on Monday, July 20, 2026. Authorities have launched an investigation, while the exact cause and circumstances of his death remain officially unconfirmed.
Tripura Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar, a senior Indian Police Service officer, was found dead at the State Police Headquarters in Agartala on Monday, sending shockwaves through the police establishment and state administration.
Dhankar was reportedly found unresponsive inside the office complex and was taken to GB Pant Hospital in Agartala, where doctors declared him dead despite efforts to revive him.
Senior police officers reached the headquarters soon after the incident, and the area was examined as part of the investigation.
Cause of Death Not Officially Confirmed
Initial media reports have suggested that Dhankar may have died by suicide. However, authorities had not officially confirmed the cause of death at the time of publication.
Some preliminary accounts have also provided conflicting descriptions of the circumstances in which he was found. The precise sequence of events is therefore expected to become clearer after the completion of the post-mortem examination and forensic investigation.
Officials are examining the scene, relevant evidence and events preceding his death. No verified information regarding a possible motive has been released.
Opposition Demands Transparent Investigation
The death of Tripura’s top police officer has also triggered political reactions in the state.
Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman called for a transparent investigation monitored by the High Court, arguing that the circumstances surrounding the death of such a senior official should be examined independently.
Other opposition leaders reportedly demanded a judicial inquiry to ensure that all questions surrounding the incident are addressed.
Authorities have not yet announced whether a separate judicial or court-monitored investigation will be constituted.
Who Was Anurag Dhankar?
Anurag Dhankar was a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Tripura cadre. He took charge as Tripura’s Director General of Police in May 2025, succeeding Amitabh Ranjan.
Dhankar had served in several important policing, intelligence and investigative positions during a career spanning more than three decades.
He had spent several years working in Tripura and previously served in senior roles connected with law and order and intelligence. He had also worked with the Central Bureau of Investigation and was associated with major financial-crime investigations.
Dhankar had been awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
Post-Mortem Findings Awaited
The post-mortem report is expected to provide greater clarity on the medical cause of death. Investigators may also examine CCTV footage, official records and statements from personnel present at the headquarters.
Until the authorities release their findings, claims regarding the cause or motive should be treated as preliminary and unverified.
The sudden death of the serving DGP has left officers across Tripura Police and members of the state administration in shock.
Further details are awaited from the Tripura government and police authorities.
This is a developing story and will be updated when official information becomes available.
