CRPF Forms High‑Level Group to Tackle Suicides
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
CRPF has created a high‑level core group to review suicide incidents after 59 personnel died in 2025, the highest in five years. The group, headed by Director General GP Singh, will meet monthly to examine each case, assess risk factors, welfare use and preventive actions. Official data shows 59 suicides last year, with 19 reported by May 30 2026, and similar counts in previous years (57 in 2021, 43 in 2022, 57 in 2023, 46 in 2024). Several deaths occurred while personnel were on duty, prompting the National Human Rights Commission to request reports from the Ministry of Home Affairs and CRPF. Each unit commander will present a concise slide deck summarizing background, circumstances, interventions and remedial measures to the group via video conference. The core group aims to identify systemic issues and improve support systems, but the exact cause of the suicides remains unclear.
Why it matters
The policy targets the well‑being of CRPF force, seeking to cut the growing suicide count and strengthen support for service members.
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