Kolkata, A tragic incident occurred in West Bengal where a member of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly took his own life. The individual, identified as Satyban Singh, aged 48, was found deceased at a BSF camp near the Indo-Bangladesh border in the Cooch Behar district.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Singh, who was attached to battalion number 138 of the BSF, committed suicide using his service rifle at the camp located in Dinhata. His fellow BSF personnel, alerted by the sound of rifle fire, discovered Singh in a critical state.
Further details about the incident, including the circumstances leading up to the tragedy, remain unclear at this time. The incident has brought to light the challenges and pressures faced by security personnel stationed in sensitive border areas.
The BSF and local authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Singh’s death. This incident underscores the need for increased attention to the mental well-being and support systems for security forces operating in high-stress environments.