“Wife comes to drink blood in dreams, so I arrive late duty”

A shocking case has come to light from Meerut, in which a jawan of PAC (Provincial Armed Forces) has given a strange reason for coming on duty late. The jawan replied in writing to his officer that his wife comes to drink his blood in the dream, so that he could not sleep at night and could not reach on duty on time. This matter has now become a topic of discussion on social media, and in view of the mental state of the jawan, the department is considering his counseling.

How did the matter be exposed?

1. Jawan’s letters went viral on social media

• The case is related to the 44th Corps PAC of Meerut.
• Two letters are going viral on social media – the first letter, in which an explanation was sought when the jawan comes late, and the second, the response of the jawan.
• The jawan’s reply shocked the officials and now the matter is very much discussed on the Internet.

2. The department sought an explanation from the jawan

• An official letter was issued on 16 February when the PAC jawan came late.
• It was written that the young man not only came late, but he did not even shaving and the turnout of his uniform was also not correct.
• Complaints of negligence and indiscipline were also filed in the government office.
• The jawan was instructed to give the reason for the delay within 24 hours.

Jawan’s shocking answer

3. Jawan told his wife’s root of problem

• In response, the jawan wrote that “there is a dispute with the wife. She tries to drink my blood by sitting on my chest in a dream. “
• He said that for this reason he is taking medicine for depression and irritability and cannot come on duty on time.
• Apart from this, the jawan told that his mother has a nerves and his life’s power is over.
• The letter requested to give a way to go to the shelter of God so that he can get rid of his sufferings.

What steps did the department take?

4. Concern about the mental state of the young man

• The jawan’s reply flew the senses of the officers and it is being seriously considered.
• The department is now considering counseling of the jawan so that his mental state can be understood.
• Senior PAC officials are trying to solve his mental and personal problems by talking to the jawan.

People’s reactions on social media

5. Jokes, sympathy also

• On social media, people are expressing concern over the mental state of the jawan, while some people are taking this incident in a funny manner.
• Many people say that mental health should not be ignored and the jawan should get proper counseling.
• Some people also jokingly said that “there should be a special holiday for the jawan being lying fearfully!”

Mental Health: A serious issue

6. What do experts say?

• Experts believe that the jawan’s statement reflects the serious condition of depression and mental stress.
• Prolonged stress, insomnia, and domestic disputes can affect mental health badly.
• In this case, the problem of the jawan can be solved with the help of counseling and psychiatry.