Lok Sabha Question No. 3843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-21
Subject: Incidences of Fraticide in CAPFs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Srinivas Kesineni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3843

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st   DECEMBER, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 30,1943 (SAKA) INCIDENCES OF FRATRICIDE IN CAPFs

3843.  SHRI KESINENI SRINIVAS:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government can provide data on incidences of fratricide in the Central  Armed  Police  Forces  (CAPFs),  if  so,  the  details  on  fratricide  in  CAPFs thereof during the last three years, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government recognizes the increasing instances of suicides and fratricides in the CAPFs;
- (c) if so, the measures taken/being undertaken to promote the mental health and well-being of the jawans in the CAPFs and the details thereof;
- (d) whether stress management courses have been introduced in the CAPFs to tackle the problems of suicide and fratricide and if so, details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has been successful in administering the policy of '100 days with family' for the jawans in the CAPFs, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

The  state-wise  details  of  fratricide  incidents  in  CAPFs  during  last

(a) to (d): three years are given in Annexure-1.

Improvement  in  working  conditions  of  CAPFs  and  AR  personnel  is  a  constant endeavor. The measures undertaken to promote mental health and well-being of the Jawans in CAPFs and AR are given in Annexure-2.

## LS.US.Q.NO. 3843 FOR 21.12.2021

(e): The  Government  has  decided  to  take  appropriate  steps  to  facilitate  100 days per year stay of the CAPF personnel with their families. The modalities in this regard are being worked out.

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## LS.US.Q.NO. 3843 FOR 21.12.2021

## State-wise details of fratricide incidents in CAPFs during last 3 years

| Force   | State        | Year   | Year   | Year   |
|---------|--------------|--------|--------|--------|
|         |              | 2019   | 2020   | 2021   |
| AR      | Assam        | -      | -      | 01     |
|         | Manipur      | -      | -      | 01     |
| BSF     | J&K          | 01     | 01     | -      |
|         | Rajasthan    | 01     | 01     | -      |
|         | Tripura      | 01     | -      | 01     |
|         | West Bengal  | 01     | 01     | -      |
|         | Chhattisgarh | 01     | -      | -      |
| CISF    | J&K          | -      | 01     | -      |
| CRPF    | Assam        | -      | 01     | 02     |
|         | Chhattisgarh | -      | -      | 02     |
|         | J&K          | 02     | 01     | -      |
|         | Jharkhand    | 01     | -      | -      |
|         | New Delhi    | -      | 01     | 01     |
| ITBP    | Chhattisgarh | 01     | -      | -      |
| SSB     | J&K          | -      | 01     | -      |

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## Annexure-2

## LS.US.Q.NO. 3843 FOR 21.12.2021.

Measures  are  taken/being  undertaken  to promote  the  mental  health  and wellbeing of the jawans in the CAPFs/ARs.

- (i) Transparent policies pertaining to transfer and leave of CAPFs and AR personnel. Choice posting is considered to the extent possible after the personnel served in hard area. The hospitalization period due to injuries while on duty is treated as on duty.
- (ii) Regular interaction of officers with troops to find out and redress their grievances.
- (iii) Ensuring adequate rest and relief by regulating the duty hours.
- (iv) Improving living conditions for troops, providing adequate recreational/ entertainment,  sports, communication  facilities  etc. Crèche  facility is also provided  at  various  establishments(where  feasible)  to  facilitate  the  female employees.
- (v) Facility  of  retention  of  government  accommodation  at  the  place  of  last  posting (for  keeping  the  family)  while  posted  in  NE  states,  J&K  and  LWE  affected areas(except State Capitals).
- (vi) Providing better medical facilities as well as organizing talks with specialists to address their personal and psychological concerns and organizing Meditation & Yoga routinely for better stress management.

## Annexure-2.1

## LS.US.Q.NO. 3843 FOR 21.12.2021.

- (vii) Adequately compensating the troops deployed in difficult areas
- (viii)  Other welfare measures like facility of Central Police Canteen (CPC), scholarship for  wards  etc.  Air  courier  service  has  also  been  provided  to  CAPF  personnel deployed in NE States, J&K and LWE affected areas as welfare measure.
- (ix) Designating retired CAPF personnel as ex-CAPF personnel for better identity and community recognition.
- (x) To reduce the stress level of CAPFs/ARs personnel, various steps have been taken by the MHA, CAPF & ARs. As part of the process, the "Art of Living" courses are being  conducted  for  CAPFs/AR  personnel  which  have  positive  impacts  on  the Jawans.
- (xi) Promotions are released regularly to eligible personnel as & when the vacancies arise.  Financial  benefits  under  Modified  Assured  Career  Progression(MACP)  are given at 10, 20& 30 years of service in case promotion does not take place for want of vacancies.

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