Question : Suicide by Defence Personnel

(a) whether the Government has studied and reviewed the conditions under which the personnel are compelled to serve in the border areas and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the reason behind the spate of several jawans and even officers committing suicide;

(c) whether the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) has conducted any in-depth research on these aspects and suggested remedial measures and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has implemented these, particularly in the forward areas and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether the Government has compensated the family of soldiers who have committed suicide and if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) to (e): A statement is attached.

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