New Delhi, May 2 -- A Delhi Judicial Services official allegedly died by suicide in Safdarjung area here, police said on Saturday. According to preliminary inquiry, the deceased -- identified as Aman Kumar Sharma -- is suspected to have died by hanging, they said.

A police team reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and initiated inquest proceedings.

The body has been sent for post-mortem, officials said, adding that further investigation is underway.

"Judge Aman Kumar Sharma has died by suicide in the Safdarjung area. He was found hanging. Further details awaited," Delhi Police told ANI.

"No foul play has been established so far. However, all angles are being examined as part of inquest proceedings," a senior...