CRPF removes jawan from service for posting death threat to Commander on social media
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in India has terminated a probationary constable for posting death threats against his commander on social media. The jawan cited a previous incident of violence in another force as his motivation.
Why it matters
The incident underscores concerns regarding mental health, discipline, and the impact of social media usage within high-stress military and paramilitary environments.
New Delhi The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has terminated a jawan from service for allegedly posting messages on social media threatening to kill his Commander, officials said on Saturday (November 14, 2026). Officials told PTI that the accused was identified as probationary Constable Pinak Nath from Assam who belonged to the Alpha Company of the CRPF's 33rd battalion based in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir. He had joined the force recently, they said.
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