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The nation is reeling from the tragic news of Assam Home Secretary Shiladitya Chetia’s heartbreaking decision to take his own life just minutes after his wife’s untimely death from cancer. Shiladitya Chetia, a revered DIG-rank IPS officer from the 2009 batch, had been on leave for the past four months to care for his ailing wife, Agomoni Barbaruah. The devastating incident unfolded at Guwahati’s Nemcare Hospital, where his wife had been battling terminal brain cancer for the past few months. Following the attending physician’s announcement of her passing, Chetia tragically ended his own life with his service weapon in the ICU where she was being treated.
This heart-wrenching turn of events has left the entire Assam Police family in deep grief, as expressed by Assam DGP G P Singh. Chetia, who had a successful career as an IPS officer in Assam, had previously served in various capacities, including as SP in Golaghat, Tinsukia, and Sonitpur districts, and as Commandant of the 4th Assam Police Battalion. His father, also a DIG rank police officer, had passed away a few years ago, adding to the family’s tragic losses.
The couple’s story of love and sacrifice has touched the hearts of many, with reports indicating that they had been staying at the hospital for almost two months during her treatment. Despite being informed of her deteriorating condition in the days leading up to her passing, the shock of her death was evidently too much for Chetia to bear. The details of the heartbreaking incident, including Chetia’s final moments and the involvement of hospital staff, paint a poignant picture of love and loss.
As the nation mourns the untimely loss of Shiladitya Chetia and his devoted wife, it serves as a stark reminder of the toll that illness and tragedy can take on individuals and families. The ripple effects of their passing will be felt deeply within the law enforcement community and beyond, highlighting the importance of mental health support and awareness in times of crisis. Our thoughts are with the loved ones left behind, and we extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this heartbreaking news.
