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CRPF Sub-Inspector Dies by Suicide in Chhattisgarh Bijapur Camp
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News18•14-10-2026, 11:45
CRPF Sub-Inspector Dies by Suicide in Chhattisgarh Bijapur Camp
- •A CRPF sub-inspector allegedly died by suicide using his service weapon at the Mettagudam camp in Bijapur district.
- •The incident occurred during the night, and the officer passed away while receiving treatment after being shifted to Elmagunda camp.
- •The deceased has been identified as Sub-Inspector Devanand Yadav from Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district.
- •Police have registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation to determine the motive.
- •Nearly 200 police and paramilitary personnel have died by suicide in Chhattisgarh over the past eight years.
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A CRPF sub-inspector from the 131st battalion allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service weapon at the Mettagudam camp. He succumbed to his injuries during treatment while being shifted to the Elmagunda camp in Sukma district.
Sub-Inspector Devanand Yadav hailed from Karjaha village in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district and was serving in the CRPF's 131st battalion.
Nearly 200 police and paramilitary personnel have died by suicide in Chhattisgarh over the past eight years due to factors including family issues, alcohol addiction, and health problems.