Chhattisgarh: Another Security Personnel Takes Own Life, Raising Alarm Bells

A platoon commander of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) tragically ended his life on August 3, 2025, in Kondagaon district. He reportedly shot himself with his service rifle.

Preliminary investigations point towards personal family issues as a potential motive behind the suicide. This incident follows a similar tragedy in Bijapur district earlier this week.

The alarming trend continues; this latest death brings the total number of security personnel suicides in Chhattisgarh to 177 since 2019.

The rising number of suicides within the state’s security forces demands immediate attention. Experts are calling for a comprehensive review of mental health support systems and stress management programs for these personnel, highlighting the urgent need for proactive measures to prevent further tragedies and address the underlying causes of this disturbing trend. The well-being of those safeguarding our nation’s security cannot be ignored.

Karanveer Sharma

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