Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh CAF Commander Dies by Suicide, Second in a Week
A CAF platoon commander named Dinesh Chandela died by suicide in Chhattisgarh.
This happened at a camp in Kondagaon, and it's the second suicide in a week by a security force member.
The other was a CRPF jawan.
Chandela was found with a gunshot wound.
Police are investigating the cause.
The recent events are prompting discussions about mental health support for the forces.
A CAF platoon commander died by suicide at a camp in Kondagaon district.
This is the second suicide among security forces in Chhattisgarh within a week.
The deceased, Dinesh Chandela, was found with a gunshot wound late Sunday night.
The incident follows the suicide of a CRPF jawan in Bijapur district last Wednesday.
Authorities have launched an inquiry into Chandela's death.
- Who
- Dinesh Chandela, a CAF platoon commander.
- What
- A CAF platoon commander died by suicide.
- When
- Late Sunday night.
- Where
- Kondagaon district camp, Bayanar.
- Why
- The cause of suicide is unknown; a departmental inquiry is ongoing.
- Victim
- Dinesh Chandela
- Position
- CAF Platoon Commander
- Location
- Bayanar CAF camp, Kondagaon
- Incident
- Suicide
- Date
- Late Sunday night
- Previous Incident
- CRPF jawan suicide in Bijapur
