Addl DG of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) OP Singh here on Tuesday claimed that constable Ritu Kumari, who had attempted suicide by shooting herself on August 3, was suffering from blood disease Immune Phrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), which is incurable.
He claimed that this disease causes fatigue and depression and probably due to this reason, she took this extreme step. On the day of the incident, he claimed that the victim Ritu Kumari had applied for out pass from 3 pm to 7.30 pm, but she was sanctioned out pass from 3 pm to 6 pm with direction to report for roll-call (at 6 pm). She, however was absent from the roll-call and reported to the unit line at 7.25 pm.
The senior officer of the CISF added that as per the existing norms of discipline in the force, she was produced in the orderly room of CASO on 05.08.2014 and was awarded petty punishment of 3 days extra duty. On August 5, she was detailed for “B” shift duty (from 2 pm to 10 pm.) she withdrew her service weapon (9mm pistol) from Unit Quarter Guard at around 1300 hrs and soon after shot herself in abdomen. She was immediately rushed to people’s Hospital and was operated upon by a team of Doctors on further advice of hospital she was shifted to the AIIMS in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, the police officials claimed that they are still investigating the case and on the basis of the outcome, they would take further action. Surprisingly, despite having recorded the statements of the victim, in which she has alleged that she attempted suicide after having harassed from Deputy Commandant, the police have not registered an FIR in the incident.