CRPF Constable Found Dead in Bijapur District

Speedy Summary

• A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable, in his thirties, died by suicide at a camp in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), according to a senior police officer.
• the constable,identified as Yadav from Thakuri village in Bhojpur district of Bihar,had recently returned to duty after leave and was guarding the outer periphery of the camp at the time of the incident.
• Authorities are investigating to determine the reasons behind his decision. His mortal remains will be sent to his hometown after postmortem procedures are completed.
• Official records indicate that 177 security personnel have died by suicide between 2019 and June 15, 2025 in Chhattisgarh; out of thes cases, 26 involved CRPF personnel engaged in anti-Naxal operations.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The tragic incident reflects an ongoing challenge among security forces regarding mental health resilience and occupational stress. The fact that nearly two dozen CRPF personnel operating against naxal threats have died by suicide as 2019 highlights systemic concerns about the psychological toll experienced by those tasked with high-stakes operations. It underscores an urgent need for institutional reforms like thorough mental health support systems and counseling services tailored for paramilitary forces deployed under strenuous conditions.

Furthermore, with rising reported cases over a six-year period across security frameworks stationed in Chhattisgarh alone-one can ponder broader policy measures concerning workload management or mechanisms for early detection of mental distress. While individual circumstances remain unclear pending investigation into Yadav’s case, attention from policymakers on long-term preventive initiatives seems increasingly warranted to mitigate recurring tragedies within India’s critical defense force segments.