Ahmedabad, January 23: A series of tragic incidents across Gujarat has raised concerns regarding the well-being and safety of the state's police force and aspirants. In less than 24 hours, two serving police personnel allegedly died by suicide in Gandhinagar and Bharuch, while a 25-year-old recruitment candidate collapsed and died during a physical endurance test. Local authorities have launched multiple investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding these separate events.

Suicide in Gandhinagar

On Friday morning, January 23, a 45-year-old head constable was found dead at his residence in the Pethapur area of Gandhinagar. The deceased, identified as Upendrasinh Vaghela, was posted at the Sector-7 Police Station but had been on sick leave for approximately one week before the incident. Gujarat Shocker: Woman Dies by Suicide After Husband Refuses To Buy New Phone.

Family members discovered Vaghela’s body on the upper floor of their home. According to Sector-7 Police Inspector Bharat Gohil, no suicide note was recovered from the scene. While an accidental death case has been registered, investigators have seized the officer's mobile phone for forensic analysis to uncover any potential motives.

Tragedy at Bharuch Headquarters

The Gandhinagar incident followed the death of a woman constable in Bharuch late Wednesday night. Preeti Parmar, 28, who was serving with the Local Intelligence Bureau (LIB), was found hanging in her residential quarters at the Bharuch Police Headquarters. Unlike the Gandhinagar case, officials report that a suicide note was found at the scene. In the note, Parmar reportedly sought forgiveness from her parents but did not specify a reason for her extreme step. Having served in the department for five years, her sudden death has prompted the Bharuch police to examine her call records and record statements from colleagues.

Recruitment Aspirant Collapses During Running Test

In a separate but equally distressing event at the Bharuch Police Headquarters on Thursday, a young aspirant died during the state-wide recruitment process for Police Sub-inspectors (PSI) and Lok Rakshaks. Ravirajsinh Jadeja, 25, collapsed moments after completing a mandatory five-kilometre running test.

Medical teams present at the recruitment site provided immediate assistance before shifting him to a private hospital, where he was declared dead during treatment. Jadeja, the son of an Assistant Sub-Inspector, was making his second attempt to join the force. Preliminary reports suggest he suffered from acute breathlessness during the "cooling down" phase after his third round. Gujarat Shocker: 18-Year-Old MBBS Student Dies After Ragging by Seniors in GMERS Medical College; Probe Launched.

Departmental Response and Background

The cluster of deaths has placed the Gujarat Police Department under significant scrutiny regarding the mental and physical stress faced by its members.

Mental Health Concerns: Senior officials have noted an increasing need to monitor the psychological well-being of personnel, particularly those on long-term leave or in high-pressure intelligence roles.

Recruitment Safety: The death of an aspirant during physical trials has prompted calls for more stringent medical screenings and enhanced emergency response protocols at recruitment venues.

Accidental death cases have been registered for all three incidents, and official post-mortem reports are awaited to confirm the exact causes of death.

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Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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