Alleging mental harassment by his wife, an Army soldier went live on Facebook and ingested a poisonous substance. The soldier passed away following the incident. As news of his death spread, a wave of grief swept through the village and the surrounding areas. The family is inconsolable in their sorrow and is demanding justice from the police administration.
The deceased soldier has been identified as Kamaljit Singh, a resident of Chhit village. Kamaljit Singh had joined the Army approximately three years ago and was currently posted with the 17 Sikh Regiment. It is reported that he had been sent to Jabalpur on a temporary assignment. According to the family, while traveling on Friday, Kamaljit Singh went live on Facebook and leveled allegations against his wife and several others, accusing them of causing him mental distress. During the live video broadcast, he ingested a poisonous substance. Subsequently, his condition deteriorated, and he later passed away.
File photo of soldier Kamaljit.
**Marriage Took Place in February**
The deceased’s mother, Surjit Kaur, alleged that her only son had married Sarabjit Kaur in February 2026. She stated that barely two months after the wedding, her daughter-in-law left the house late one night. Kamaljit Singh had even filed a complaint regarding this matter at the Sadar Police Station, but no concrete action was taken.
The mother further mentioned that on Friday morning, they received a phone call from his unit informing them of her son’s suicide. She alleged that during the Facebook Live session, Kamaljit Singh had named several individuals, including his wife. The family is now demanding strict action against the accused from the police administration. **Case Registered Against Unidentified Persons**
The deceased’s sister, Sandeep Kaur, also alleged that her brother had been under severe mental stress for a long time. She revealed that Kamaljit Singh had repeatedly spoken to his father-in-law regarding his wife’s alleged illicit relationships, but his concerns were not taken seriously. Meanwhile, ASI Ramesh Kumar of the Sheikhupur outpost, under the jurisdiction of the Sadar Police Station, stated that a case had been registered against unidentified individuals based on a prior complaint. He added that since the suicide incident occurred in Jabalpur, further legal proceedings would be conducted by the police there.
Following the incident, the atmosphere in the village remains deeply somber. A large number of people gathered during the funeral rites to offer their condolences and provide solace to the bereaved family.
