MEERUT: An unusual response to a disciplinary notice by a provincial armed constabulary (PAC) constable in UP’s Meerut has gone viral on social media. In his response, the constable blamed his wife for his negligence in duty, saying she “gives me nightmares, which keeps me awake at night and causes delays”.
A notice was issued on Feb 17 by battalion in-charge Dalnayak Madhusudan Sharma to the constable, accusing him of arriving late for a morning briefing the day before, being improperly groomed and frequently missing unit activities. The constable said he suffered from insomnia due to marital disputes. He claimed in his dreams, “my wife sits on my chest and tries to drink my blood with the intent to kill me”. As a result, he claimed, he is unable to sleep at night, leading to him being late for the briefing.
He said he is under medication for depression and irritability, and that his mother is suffering from a nerve disorder, compounding his distress. The constable said he had lost the will to live and “wishes to surrender” himself at god’s feet. He requested his superiors to end his suffering by guiding him towards spiritual salvation. An inquiry has been ordered into the identity of the constable, authenticity of his response, and how the letter found its way to social media platforms.