Tribune News Service

Amritsar, September 25

Unable to file the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on time, a Gurdaspur resident committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance at a hotel located near Crystal Chowk on Wednesday.

The incident came to light when the victim Satinder Kumar (40), an accountant and a resident of Nangal Kotli village, called the reception and asked for an ambulance. The hotel authorities called a doctor, who declared him dead. The police have initiated action under the CrPC.

The police found a suicide note addressed to his family and friends by the victim, holding no one responsible for his death. In the note, he claimed that he was unable to pay the GST of firms associated with him on time, due to which hefty late fees were imposed. He had to pay those fines from his pocket.

Hotel authorities said when they got the call from Satinder, they called a doctor. The victim opened the room and fell on the bed. During preliminary examination, the doctor declared him dead and thereafter, they informed the police.