Indian soldiers are dealing with a sharp increase in suicides in Indian occupied Kashmir, shedding light on the mental strain pervading their ranks. The most recent incident involves Major Barak Singh Pada, who tragically took his own life on May 18 in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir.
This development comes in the wake of another soldier, Naik Harish Singh, ending his life in Udhampur district back in November.
These distressing events have drawn attention to the policies of the Modi govt, which have long been criticized for their treatment of the region.
According to reports, the number of Indian soldiers who have committed suicide in Indian occupied Kashmir since January 2007 has reached a staggering 601, highlighting a pressing issue that demands urgent attention.
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Amidst mounting concerns, it has been revealed that more than half of the Indian security forces stationed in Indian occupied Kashmir are grappling with severe mental stress.
Experts point to a combination of factors, including the challenging conditions of service and alleged inadequacies in govt policies, as contributing to this distress.
Critics have bashed the Modi govt for what they perceive as negligence towards the well-being of its security personnel.
Instead of prioritizing the welfare of soldiers, they argue, the govt has been preoccupied with divisive rhetoric and international posturing.
