Another army jawan commits suicide in Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 20: Another soldier committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon in Zangal camp in Kupwara district late last night, official sources said.

The soldier, identified as Rajesh Kumar, died before he could be shifted to a hospital, sources added.

The reason for the suicide was not immediately known.

More than 20 security personnel were killed during the past six months in similar incidents in the Kashmir valley despite the introduction of Yoga and Art of Living classes.

The different security agencies, engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the valley, have introduced Yoga and Art of Living classes to help the security force personnel to come out of stress.

At least 12 security personnel, including some officers, were also killed by their colleagues in the valley during the same period.

A soldier was recently awarded death by a court martial for killing Lt Colonel Saket Sexana at Harwan camp.

According to a survey, mental stress and family disputes are the main reasons which compel the security force personnel to take such extreme steps.

UNI