Dispur, A tragic incident occurred in Assam, India, where a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer took his own life during duty hours. The officer was stationed at an orphanage camp in the Hailakandi district when he reportedly used his service rifle to commit suicide.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Badeshwar Rai. The incident took place in Panchgram, an area within the state’s orphanage camp. A five-member police team has begun preliminary investigations, which confirmed that Rai died by suicide using his service weapon. The motives behind Rai’s action remain unclear, with further details awaited as the investigation continues.
This incident adds to the concerning number of similar cases involving armed forces personnel in the region, highlighting ongoing issues related to stress and mental health within the ranks.