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CRPF reports record number of personnel suicides in 2025

The Central Reserve Police Force recorded 59 suicides among its personnel in 2025, marking the highest annual figure in the last five years. Official data indicates that 262 personnel died by suicide between 2021 and 2025, with over 77 percent of these incidents occurring while the individuals were on duty. More than 80 percent of those who died by suicide held the rank of constable.

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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh reviewing the working of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in New Delhi
File photo: Ministry of Home Affairs / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Official reports reveal that 59 CRPF personnel died by suicide in 2025, the highest number recorded in a five-year period. Data covering 2021 to 2025 shows a total of 262 suicides within the force. Of these cases, 202 occurred while the personnel were on duty, while the remainder took place while the individuals were on leave. The majority of those who died, exceeding 80 percent, were at the constable rank.

Reports suggest that family and domestic issues are primary factors contributing to these incidents, alongside the pressures of duty and strict regulations. While the force has not issued a formal statement, officials have indicated that measures are being explored to support the physical and mental health of the personnel.

Key Facts

  1. 59 CRPF personnel died by suicide in 2025.
  2. 2025 saw the highest number of CRPF suicides in the last five years.
  3. 262 total suicides were recorded in the CRPF between 2021 and 2025.
  4. Over 77 percent of the suicides between 2021 and 2025 occurred while on duty.
  5. More than 80 percent of the personnel who died by suicide were constables.

The Timeline4

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 7 Aug

    1. ToIndia Today
      CRPF suicides hit five-year high in 2025, with most deaths on duty
    2. Nanamasthe-telangana
      CRPF: 2025లో 59 మంది సీఆర్పీఎఫ్ జ‌వాన్ల ఆత్మ‌హ‌త్య .. గ‌త అయిదేళ్ల‌లో ఇదే అత్య‌ధికం
    3. SPSangbad Pratidin
      কর্তব্যরত অবস্থায় চরম পদক্ষেপ! এক বছরে কত সিআরপিএফ জওয়ান আত্মঘাতী? প্রকাশ্যে রিপোর্ট
    4. SBsambad
      CRPF: ଜୀବନ ହାରୁଛନ୍ତି ସିଆର୍‌ପିଏଫ୍‌ ଯବାନ: ୨୦୨୫ରେ ୫୯ ଯବାନଙ୍କ ଜୀବନହାନି

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  • Bengaliবাংলা1 outlet
  • Teluguతెలుగు1 outlet
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