Growing Indian Soldier Suicides In IOK Raise Significant Concerns

The Indian army faces a notable surge in suicides within Indian occupied Kashmir, illuminating the pervasive mental strain among its ranks. Major Barak Singh Pada’s recent suicide on May 18 in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, adds to this concerning trend, following Naik Harish Singh’s tragic death in Udhampur district last November.

These distressing occurrences spotlight the Modi government’s policies, which have faced longstanding criticism for their approach to the region. Since January 2007, the reported number of Indian soldiers’ suicides in Indian occupied Kashmir has climbed to 601, underscoring an urgent issue requiring immediate attention.

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Amid rising concerns, it has been revealed that over half of the Indian security forces stationed in the region are grappling with severe mental stress. Experts attribute this to a mix of factors, including challenging service conditions and alleged governmental policy inadequacies.

Critics condemn the Modi government for what they perceive as neglect towards the well-being of its security personnel.