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CRPF forms core group to tackle record 59 suicides in 2025
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has set up a 10-member core group of senior officers to prevent suicides after the paramilitary recorded 59 such deaths in 2025, the highest in five…
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has set up a 10-member core group of senior officers to prevent suicides after the paramilitary recorded 59 such deaths in 2025, the highest in five years. The group, headed by the CRPF Director General, will meet monthly to review each case and recommend preventive measures.
Data for 2021-25 shows 262 suicides, with constables accounting for over 80% of deaths. More than 77% occurred while personnel were on duty. The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Union home secretary and CRPF DG seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
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The 59 suicides in 2025 mark a 28% rise from the 46 recorded in 2024, though the figure is comparable to 57 in 2023 and 57 in 2021. Nearly the entire 3.25 lakh-strong force is deployed on active duty at any time, 95-97%, with personnel facing long separations from family and relentless operational stress. Previous CRPF welfare measures have not arrested the trend. The core group's first monthly review will be the next signal to watch.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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