Chhattisgarh Armed Forces official shoots himself dead with service rifle
While the exact cause of the extreme step was yet to be ascertained, prima facie, it appears that Chandel committed suicide due to family issues, he said.Chandel was a resident of Bhilai in Durg district, and further probes into the matter is underway, Patel added.On July 30, a constable of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon in Bijapur district.According to the state home department, 177 security personnel committed suicide in the state between 2019 and June 15, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
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