Providence miner in apparent suicide

Investigations are being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death of miner Raychand Mangal, 46 years, of Buddy’s Housing Scheme, Providence, EBD, whose body was found at his home at about 2000h. last night with a suspected bullet wound to the head, police say.

It is believed that Mangal, who was a licensed firearm holder, may have committed suicide by shooting himself through his mouth. An apparent suicide note was found and the firearm has been recovered by the police, the police said