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'Suicide cases increased among paramilitary personnel', Home Ministry presented shocking figures in Parliament
The Home Ministry has told the Rajya Sabha that the number of suicides among the central paramilitary personnel has increased in the recent past. In the last 5 years, about 730 personnel committed suicide due to various reasons. There are many personal reasons behind suicide. To reduce these incidents, a task force has been formed which has given its suggestions.
The steps being taken by some central paramilitary personnel on topics like suicide. The rate too has gone up rapidly in recent times and the Home Ministry informed this through a written reply in Rajya Sabha. As many as 730 personnel have taken their own lives in the last five years.
This may be considered the outcome of very long duties, not getting enough sleep time, and spending less time with their family. Because of all these reasons many personnel have also been resigning or going on voluntary retirements.
According to the data provided by the Home Ministry in the Rajya Sabha, about 55,000 personnel have given voluntary retirement or resignation in the last 5 years. At the same time, personal troubles are considered to be the main reason for suicide.
