SRINAGAR, Occupied Kashmir: The morale of Indian troops stationed in Indian illegally-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has hit rock bottom, evident in the escalating incidents of suicide among military personnel.
An analytical report released by Kashmir Media Service underscores a distressing trend, with 586 Indian troops, paramilitary, and police personnel having taken their own lives since January 2007. The report also highlights a concerning rise in psychological cases among Indian army personnel serving in the territory.
The profound guilt resulting from the commission of atrocities against innocent Kashmiris appears to be leaving indelible marks on the psyche of Indian troops. The report suggests that the internal conflict between the frustration of the Indian Army, unable to combat the resilient Kashmiri people, and the guilt stemming from their actions is contributing to the deteriorating mental health within the forces.
The report points at the frustrated Indian Army, along with paramilitary, police, and intelligence agencies, is finding itself ill-equipped to face the tenacious Kashmiri populace. It emphasizes the unmatched resilience of the Kashmiri people, portraying the character of the Indian forces as lacking in valiance when confronted by the unwavering spirit of the Kashmiris.
As the incidents of self-harm among Indian forces continue to rise, the report sheds light on the complex interplay of psychological distress and the moral quandary faced by troops engaged in perpetrating atrocities against the innocent in the volatile region of IIOJK.
