Her partner, Delhi Police head constable Ashish, is under custody as investigators piece together the events. Sources reveal the pair shared a five-year romance, with Ashish separating from his wife and cohabiting with Priya for five months in the upscale society.

Eyewitness accounts describe a lively gathering at their apartment turning chaotic. A phone call from Ashish’s ex-wife was picked up by Priya, sparking a furious exchange. Overwhelmed by anger, she seized the licensed pistol and fired at herself.

Neighbors rushed to the scene upon hearing the blast. Ashish, in a frantic state, transported Priya to the nearest medical facility. Responding officers from Bisrakh thana secured the site, with forensics now scouring for clues.

DCP Central Noida Shakti Mohan Awasthi outlined the ongoing probe: ‘The residence is sealed, pistol recovered, and we’re examining every possibility—suicide or foul play.’ This case underscores vulnerabilities in handling service weapons amid domestic tensions.

As Priya battles for survival, the community reels from the unforeseen violence, prompting discussions on mental health support for those in high-stress professions like policing.