Chaos erupted at an SSB camp in Chatra, Jharkhand, after 35th Battalion jawan Prahlad Kumar Singh took his own life using his service rifle. The shocking self-inflicted shooting occurred around 10 PM on Tuesday at Shila OP under Simaria thana limits.
Hailing from Deoghar’s Mahtodih village, Prahlad had rejoined duties just a month after leave. Eyewitnesses described the panic as the gunshot pierced the night’s silence, leading comrades to discover him critically wounded. Despite immediate response, he succumbed on the spot.
Senior officials, including the district SP and SSB commandant, arrived promptly to oversee the probe. The body underwent postmortem at Sadar Hospital, where family arrived wailing in grief. Brother Rohit revealed no signs of distress in their last conversation that evening, when Prahlad casually mentioned heading for cricket and prayers.
With a career starting in 2017 and a family including a toddler daughter post-2018 marriage, Prahlad’s death has left many puzzled. Police are delving into possible interpersonal conflicts or psychological pressures. This unfortunate event underscores the hidden struggles faced by security personnel in high-stress environments, prompting calls for better mental health support.