Delhi: Indian defense ministry has informed the Lok Sabha that, a total of 418 armed forces personnel have committed suicide in last four years.
Minister of State for Defense Subhash Bhamre has said that 335 Army men, 67 from Indian Air Force and 16 Navy personnel took the extreme step since 2014.
Replying to a question Bhamre also said that 41,960 armed forces personnel have applied for premature retirement from service in last four years.