A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel's recent suicide in Shivpora area of Srinagar has brought attention to the increasing cases of self-harm within Indian armed forces.
According to Indian media reports, Nirmal Pal Singh from the 61st Battalion took his life using his service rifle. This incident adds to the growing statistics of similar cases within the military ranks.
Over 800 military personnel have died by suicide in the past five years, with former military officers attributing these incidents to weak leadership structures and inappropriate conduct by senior officers.
Reports indicate that troops deployed in Kashmir region show the highest proportion of such cases among Indian armed forces. Military analysts point to administrative issues and superior officers' behavior as contributing factors to the concerning situation.
Former military officials have expressed worry over the rising trend, citing leadership challenges and senior officers' conduct as primary concerns requiring immediate attention.
