A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable from the 231st Battalion was found hanging inside his quarters in Geedam area of Dantewada district, south Chhattisgarh, Monday morning.

The incident has triggered deep concern across the paramilitary ranks deployed in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist-affected region, as a spate of suicides among security personnel continues to raise alarms over the mental health and welfare of frontline troops.

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Police said the incident occurred around 5 am, and the deceased has been identified as a native of Bhawanipur in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. A forensic team examined the scene, while the body was sent for post-mortem. Authorities said an inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of death, which remains unclear at this stage.

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