'If I can't have her…': What experts say about insecure lovers who kill in the name of love; Warning signs and red flags explained
Delhi: The recent murders of three young women, Komal (21), Vijaylaxmi (19), and Mehek Jain (18), have shocked many across the country. All three were killed by men who were their partners and claimed to love them.
What happened?
Komal was strangled and her body dumped in a canal in Chhawla.
Vijaylaxmi was stabbed by her boyfriend in Delhi Cantonment.
Mehek Jain was stabbed and set on fire in Mehrauli, south Delhi.
In each case, police say jealousy and possessiveness were the main reasons. The men suspected their girlfriends of talking or being involved with other men.
Role of social media
Investigations found that Instagram and other social media played a big part in these crimes. The men closely watched their partners online and got angry when they saw messages or posts with other people. Social media's constant updates made their jealousy worse.
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Why does possessiveness turn violent?
Experts quoted by TOI say extreme jealousy often comes from insecurity and a lack of trust. Dr Nimesh Desai, a psychiatrist, explains that many such men suffer from a mental health condition called delusional disorder. They wrongly believe their partners are cheating, even without any proof. This fear and suspicion take over their emotions and actions.
Dr Desai also points out that many young people today have low patience in relationships and find rejection very hard to handle. This can sometimes lead to violent behaviour.
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Mental health and support needed
Psychologists warn that many people in difficult relationships feel lonely and scared to talk about their problems. Dr Jitendra Nagpal explains that shame and fear of judgment stop people from opening up about emotional abuse or fights.
They stress the importance of recognising warning signs like jealousy, control, and anger, and encouraging people to get help before violence happens.
These tragic murders show how dangerous possessiveness and obsession can be, especially when fuelled by social media. Awareness, mental health support, and open conversations are needed to protect young people from such violence.
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