Okil Bahadur Magar, a police constable assigned on duty at the Singha Durbar Police Security Unit, committed suicide within Singha Durbar premises in the capital at around 6:30 a. m. on Wednesday.

According to police sources, Magar – who hailed from Chitwan– committed suicide by opening fire on himself with the gun he was carrying. Police said an investigation was underway.

Security experts say security personnel find themselves under continuous pressure if the conflict prolongs for several years. They say security personnel– especially those in the frontlines– need psycho-social counseling at regular intervals and that political developments like ceasefire—unilateral or bilateral—helps them a lot in adjusting with the situation.