Amit Tyagi (38), a Border Security Force (BSF) man from committed suicide in Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Tyagi took his life by hanging himself from a ceiling fan. His body was promptly taken to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals pronounced him dead.
Such incidents shed light on the broader issue of mental health challenges within the Indian armed forces. The alarming trend of suicides among military personnel has raised concerns in recent years.
The demanding nature of their duties, prolonged periods of separation from families, and exposure to high-stress situations contribute to the mental health struggles faced by individuals serving in the Indian armed forces.—INP
