A 35‑year‑old armed reserve constable was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in his Malkajgiri home on Monday night.
Cousin Neelesh found the body at about 1:30 a.m., alerted a police team that arrived within minutes.
Before the fatal act, the constable reportedly made a video call to a woman through an instant‑messaging app, according to police.
Preliminary inquiries point to distress over proposed marriage arrangements as a possible trigger, though investigators say the exact motive remains unclear.
Police have registered the case at Malakpet Police Station and will release findings after a full forensic analysis.
The incident has shocked the local police community; a senior officer, who asked to remain unnamed, said it highlights the mental health challenges faced by officers.