Naxal-Affected Sukma: Chhattisgarh Constable Attempts Suicide, Hospitalized

In Chhattisgarh, a police constable attempted suicide in Sukma, while an elephant died from electric shock in Korba. Constable Negi, troubled by unresolved head injuries, shot himself. Meanwhile, a wild elephant met a tragic end due to an 11 KV electric line, separating from its herd.

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In the strife-ridden terrains of Naxal-affected Sukma in Chhattisgarh, a police constable, Narendra Negi, resorted to a tragic act, attempting suicide with his service rifle. Negi, aged 25, deployed at Chhindgarh police station, aimed his INSAS rifle at his chest, necessitating immediate evacuation to Sukma District Hospital. The disheartening incident unfolded on Monday evening at approximately 6:45 pm within the precincts of the police station.

Constable Negi's struggles were compounded by an unresolved head injury, an issue persistently hampering his well-being. Sources revealed Negi's prolonged medical treatment for the previous head injury had taken a toll on him, leading to his distress. A police official indicated, "Negi was battling with the repercussions of his head injury treatment's ineffectiveness, possibly triggering this dire action." The matter is currently under thorough investigation to discern the sequence of events that culminated in this tragic episode.

Prior to this unsettling event, another distressing occurrence struck Chhattisgarh, this time in Korba district. A wild elephant faced a fatal end due to an unexpected electric shock caused by a current leak. The unfortunate incident unfolded in the Pansaan forest range, situated under the Katghora forest division, adjacent to Bagapara village. The elephant's demise occurred when it inadvertently encountered an 11 KV electric line maintained by the electricity department.

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Kumar Nishant, an official from the Katghora forest division, disclosed that a herd of nearly 50 elephants had been traversing the Pansaan forest region in recent days. Tragically, this particular elephant got separated from its companions and, while passing through a path amidst two hills near Bagapara village, accidentally came into contact with the high-voltage line, leading to its tragic demise.

This distressing sequence of events has brought sorrow to the communities of Sukma and Korba, prompting authorities to delve into these incidents to prevent future tragedies in these areas.