Police have initiated inquest proceedings.
BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh Ram Swaroop Sharma, 62, was on Wednesday found dead at his residence in Delhi.
Police said that they received a call around 6.30 a.m. regarding the incident. A team from North Avenue police station reached Gomti Apartments located opposite RML hospital.
Mr. Sharma’s personal assistant (PA) had made the call. He said Mr. Sharma used to wake up every day at 6.30 a.m. but on Wednesday he found that the room was locked from inside. He knocked repeatedly but there was no response.
A police officer said that they found medicines in his room. No note has been recovered. The MP’s family members have been informed.
Mr. Sharma used to stay in Delhi with his PA and cook. He was on medication. Inquest proceedings have been initiated into the case.
Born at Jalpehar village in Mandi district on June 10, 1958, Mr. Sharma was a two-time MP.
He was elected to the 16th and 17th Lok Sabha from Mandi parliamentary constituency in 2014 and 2019 respectively.
(Those in distress or having suicidal tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling any of the following numbers:Sanjivini, Society for Mental Health – 011-4076 9002, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. -7.30 p.m.)
