Draft:Shiladitya Chetia


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Shiladitya Chetia (1 March 1980 – 18 June 2024) was a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 2009 batch, serving in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. Chetia was found dead on 18 June 2024 in Guwahati reportedly due to suicide.

Early life and Education
Chetia was born in 1980 in Assam, India. He pursued his early education in Assam and later graduated with a degree in Political Science.

Career
Chetia joined the Indian Police Service in 2009, he served in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Throughout his career, he held various significant positions within the Assam Police Department.

Notably, he served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Nalbari district, Tinsukia district, Sonitpur district, Kokrajhar district and Barpeta district.

He was later promoted to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police​​. Chetia had also served as commandant of the 4th Assam Police Battalion.

In 2024, he was serving as the Secretary Home and Political to Assam Government.

Contributions and Achievements
During his tenure, Chetia was known for his proactive approach towards maintaining law and order. He was involved in several high-profile cases and operations that contributed to reducing crime rates in his jurisdiction.

Personal Life
Chetia married Agamoni Borbaruah on 12 May 2013, they had no children.

His wife died due to carcinoma (malignant brain tumor) on 18 June 2024 in Guwahati.

Death
On June 18, 2024, Shiladitya Chetia was found dead at Nemcare Hospital in Guwahati, Assam. Preliminary reports indicated that he died by suicide soon after he heard about his wife's death (due to cancer) in the hospital.

Chetia reportedly shot himself using his service revolver. His sudden death shocked the community and led to an outpouring of grief and tributes from colleagues, government officials, and the public​.

Legacy
Chetia's death sparked discussions about the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers, emphasizing the need for better support systems within the police force.