CRPF Constable and 15-Year-Old Student Found Dead by Suicide in Manipur
Summary
On August 8, 2025, two heartbreaking incidents of suicide were reported in Manipur. Mohit Sen, a 24-year-old CRPF constable of the G/120 Battalion from Ranibadod village (Shajapur district, MP), was discovered hanging near his sentry post in New Keithelmanbi Ashram under Patsoi police jurisdiction, suspended from a tree by the sling of his INSAS rifle. In a separate case, a 15-year-old Class VIII student living alone at home in Bishnupur district was found dead by hanging; his mother was away at work when the tragedy occurred, and Moirang police have registered an unnatural death case, with the post-mortem conducted under video surveillance at RIMS Hospital .
Introduction: Dual Tragedies in Manipur’s Heartland
Have you ever felt the world tilt when you hear about someone taking their own life? Imagine that shock multiplied twofold in one day. On August 8, Manipur lost a young CRPF constable at his post and a vulnerable teenager at home—two souls silenced under very different roofs, yet bound by the same silent scream of despair. Their stories force us to confront uncomfortable questions: What pressures push our protectors and our children to the brink? And what cracks in our social fabric need urgent repair?
The First Case: Mohit Sen, CRPF Constable
Who Was Mohit Sen?
Constable Mohit Sen, 24, hailed from Ranibadod village in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur district. Enlisted in the G/120 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), he was posted at the New Keithelmanbi Ashram sentry post in Imphal. Described by colleagues as punctual and disciplined, Mohit’s sudden death has left fellow jawans stunned.
The Discovery
In the early hours of Thursday, Mohit’s body was found 10–15 meters from his sentry tower, hanging from a tree by the sling of his INSAS rifle—an image both harrowing and surreal. The Patsoi police promptly registered an unnatural death case, and the post-mortem at RIMS Hospital was conducted under full video surveillance in the presence of a Duty Magistrate .
The Case: A 15-Year-Old Student
Profile of the Victim
The second tragedy struck Bishnupur district, where a 15-year-old Class VIII student, left alone at home for four days while his mother worked, was found hanging. Although details about his family background are scarce, the fact that a minor was unsupervised for days suggests socio-economic factors at play
Immediate Response
Moirang police registered an unnatural death case, and following a post-mortem at RIMS Hospital, the boy’s body was handed over to his grieving family. Local educators and neighbors have described him as quiet and studious—yet beneath that quietude may have brewed anxiety or loneliness.
Conclusion: A Collective Responsibility
Mohit Sen and the 15-year-old student are not just headlines; they are human lives that mattered. Their deaths remind us that suicide is not an isolated choice but often the final echo of unmet needs—of emotional turmoil, of institutional gaps, of silent suffering. Preventing the next tragedy demands that we speak up, reach out, and build systems where no one stands alone at midnight in crisis.
FAQs
1. What immediate steps should CRPF take after Mohit Sen’s suicide?
CRPF should conduct a thorough post-incident review, provide grief counseling to his unit, strengthen peer-support groups, and ensure all constables have access to confidential mental-health services
2. Why are student suicides rising in India?
A combination of academic pressure, social isolation, mental-health stigma, and lack of school counselors has led to a spike in youth suicides—over 13,000 student deaths in 2021 alone
3. How can families recognize warning signs in loved ones?
Watch for mood swings, withdrawal from activities, talk of hopelessness, changes in sleep or appetite, and sudden disinterest in previously enjoyed tasks. Early conversations can be life-saving.
4. Are there state-level initiatives in Manipur for mental-health support?
While Manipur hosts some government helplines and a few NGOs, the mental-health infrastructure remains thin. Advocates call for embedding counselors in all schools and CAPF units across the state.
5. What role can technology play in suicide prevention?
Tele-mental health platforms, crisis-chat apps, and AI-driven early-warning systems can extend support into remote areas, offering anonymity and immediate interventions.
