Authorities have asked seniors to make a list of cops who have mood swings, take long leaves or have suicidal tendencies; they will be sent for counseling sessions
The suicide of a depressed 35-year-old Government Railway police (GRP) constable onboard a local train has provided quite a jolt to the department. Officials are now mulling to start counseling sessions for such officers in their force.
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The body of the constable being taken for last rites
As of now, the GRP has asked the senior officers in various police stations to identify cops who take long leaves in a uniform manner or have mood swings while at job or have suicidal tendencies. After the data collection, the authorities will involve the DCP-level officers and plan the counseling sessions, which will involve meditation and regular health check-ups.
Grief-stricken mother (second from right) of deceased constable
DCP Deepak Devraj, GRP (WR) mentioned that till the time the affected party is fully cured of the ailment, he/she would not be given any weapon. This major step comes after Amar Gaikwad shot himself with his service rifle.
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“Every quarter, we receive a notice asking those interested to participate in the counseling sessions. However, there are many who maintain silence on family issues but we suggest that they come ahead so that we can help them get over it,” said a senior GRP official.
Gaikwad committed suicide on Sunday morning in a Churchgate-bound train. Investigation in the course revealed that he tried to kill himself twice between 2010 and 2014. He was suffering from TB and had taken medical leave of about 564 days in the past two years after joining the force in 2000. His personal life too was in shambles, with a divorce and separation from his eight-year-old son.
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