Assam Home Secretary Siladitya Chetia on Tuesday took his own life inside the ICU of a private hospital, moments after his wife passed away. Chetia, who previously served as Superintendent of Police in Tinsukia and Sonitpur districts, used his service weapon to end his life, police confirmed.
“In an unfortunate turn of events, Sri Siladitya Chetia, IPS 2009, Secretary Home and Political took his own life this evening, a few minutes after the attending physician declared the death of his wife who was battling cancer for a long time. Entire Assam Police family is in deep grief,” Director General of Police G P Singh said in a post on X.
In an unfortunate turn of events, Sri Shiladitya Chetia IPS 2009 RR, Secretary Home & Political Government of Assam, took his own life this evening, a few minutes after the attending physician declared the death of his wife who was battling cancer for a long time. Entire Assam… pic.twitter.com/s2yQpVuUpl
— GP Singh (@gpsinghips) June 18, 2024
Team Of Forensic And CID Officials To Investigate Circumstances Surrounding Assam Home Secretary’s Death
A team of forensic and CID officials has been dispatched to the hospital to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Chetia, whose late father also served in the police force, is survived by two sisters. He had suffered significant personal losses in recent months, including the deaths of his mother and mother-in-law, news agency PTI cited sources as revealing. Chetia and his wife did not have any children.
Meanwhile, condolence messages poured in response to DGP Singh’s post as some users also highlighted the importance of mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Sir, it’s really very alarming news. If someone at such a senior position could resort to taking the extreme step, it’s very very worrisome.
Police personnel need to be counselled periodically. Mental health has become as important as physical Health. Isn’t it?
— Mafuzur Rahman (@DrMafuzur) June 18, 2024
This is very unfortunate & tragic. Cancer not only affects the patient but entire family’s mental & emotional wellbeing. Prayers. 🙏
— Jammu Tweeter (@jammu_tweeter) June 18, 2024
That’s saddening. Om Shanti Shanti 🙏🏻🕉️
— Manan Bhatt 🇮🇳 (@mananbhattnavy) June 18, 2024
Very Tragic News RIP 🙏🙏🙏
— SN Singh (@SNSinghIPS) June 18, 2024
Very unfortunate. Prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul
— Joydeep Phukan (@joyphukan) June 18, 2024
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