In a recent unfortunate occurrence in Madhya Pradesh, an army colonel reportedly ended his life due to alleged marital difficulties.
Case:
On January 22, 2023, it was reported that Colonel Nishith Khanna, 43 years of age and serving in the Indian Army, allegedly committed suicide by hanging at a training center located in Jabalpur city, Madhya Pradesh.
According to a PTI report, the City Superintendent of Police (CSP), Priyanka Shukla, stated that.
Khanna was posted as Commanding Officer in the 1-Technical Training Regiment (TTR). His found hanging from a ceiling fan in a room of the officers’ mess in the One Signal Training Centre at around 10.30 pm on Jan 22.
During the investigation, the police discovered a suicide note with five pages, allegedly written by the deceased Army officer, expressing regret.
Police Investigation
As stated by Shukla, the preliminary investigation indicates that a potential family dispute could have been the driving factor behind Colonel Khanna’s act of taking his own life. She further added that.
The Army officer was staying away from his family, which included his wife, son and daughter, since October 25, 2022.
In another statement to the Times of India, Shukla stated that.
The 1 TTR commanding officer was allotted a bungalow at Adhikari Enclave in Jabalpur but was living in the mess for the last few months owing to some personal reasons.
A senior officer tried calling him repeatedly on Jan 22. When he didn’t respond, officers living in the adjacent rooms were asked to check on him. When they peered into the room through a window, they saw him hanging.
They broke down the door and tried to resuscitate him. He was immediately taken to the military hospital where he was declared dead. Then, the local police station was informed.
Shukla also indicated that the specific cause of the suicide cannot be disclosed as it is considered a private matter.
Colonel Khanna leaves behind his spouse and two minor offspring, a daughter who is 15 years old and a son who is 13 years old.
