New Delhi: BJP MP from Mandi, Ram Swaroop Sharma died allegedly by suicide in Delhi. Police received a call from a staffer. He was found hanging and the door was closed from inside, said Delhi Police.

According to reports, Ram Swaroop Sharma was allegedly suffering from severe depression and was under treatment.

Delhi: The body of BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma being brought out of his residence. MoS Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur reaches the spot. pic.twitter.com/Dsek4KrbVi

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2021

He was alone at his house in Delhi as his wife was on the Char Dhaam pilgrimage.

Following which the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Visuals from Gomti Apartments where he was found dead.

BJP MP from Mandi, Ram Swaroop Sharma died allegedly by suicide in Delhi. Police received a call from a staffer. He was found hanging and the door was closed from inside: Delhi Police

Visuals from Gomti Apartments where he was found dead. pic.twitter.com/OVOs1NP5W2

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2021

The news of his death was also confirmed by state party spokesperson.

Ram Swaroop Sharma is survived by his wife and three sons.

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