(a) the number of suicide and fratricide cases in the armed forces during the last three years;
(b) whether the Government has taken concrete steps to check the rise of such cases;
(c) if so,the details thereof; and
(d) if not,the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) to (d): A Statement is attached.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2334 FOR
ANSWER ON 15.12.2008.
The figures of suicide and fratricide cases in the armed forces during the last three years are
given below:
2005 2006 2007 Suicide Fratricide Suicide Fratricide Suicide Fratricide
Army 92 16 129 13 117 07
Air 23 01 24 00 21 00 Force
Navy 05 00 01 00 02 00
Total 120 17 154 13 140 07