Defence forces lost 334 personnel to suicide since 2016
The Army, Navy and Air Force have lost 334 personnel to suicide-related cases since 2016, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre informed Rajya Sabha on Monday. In 2018, 104 were suspected to have committed suicide, while in 2017 the figure was 101. Bhamre added that the government has taken steps like promotion of yoga and meditation for stress management.