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Hindustan Times
09-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru class 7 boy dies by suicide; Police probe possible ‘Death Note' connection: Report
Bengaluru police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old Class 7 student in CK Acchukattu, exploring whether his fondness for the Japanese animated series 'Death Note' may have influenced his actions. Bengaluru police found sketches and a letter from the boy's room after he reportedly died by suicide.(Representative image) The boy was found dead on the night of August 3, prompting an inquiry into the events leading up to the tragedy. According to investigators, he was an avid viewer of the series and had sketched one of its characters in his room. This discovery has raised concerns that the show's storyline could have played a role in his decision, News18 reported. His parents told officers there were no visible issues at school or at home, leaving the motive unclear. The boy's mobile phone has been seized for forensic examination to gather more clues. READ | 14-year-old boy found dead at home in South Bengaluru, suicide suspected: Report For context, Death Note follows a high school student who comes into possession of a supernatural notebook that allows its user to kill anyone simply by writing their name in it. The series depicts his mission to eliminate those he considers immoral, sparking a worldwide manhunt led by a special police task force. According to another report, the deceased boy, identified as Gandhaar, lived with his parents and older brother. Gandhaar left behind a detailed letter, which read, 'Dear family, whoever is reading this, please do not cry, as I am already in heaven. And please do not mistake me. I know how you guys are feeling now. It hurts, I know. I did this to make this house a better place.' READ | Karnataka: BJP MP K Sudhakar booked after contract driver 'dies by suicide' "I know that I have made you guys angry, sad, mad, and irritated, etc. But my intentions weren't like that. And if you are angry about me, I am really sorry. Please forgive me for every sin and misdeed I have created and done. And I felt happy to live 14 years of my life. I am happy in heaven. Please tell all of my friends that I love them all, including my school friends. I will miss you all very much. Goodbye amma,' the note added. (If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918, Roshni Foundation (Secundrabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000, ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290)
Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
14-year-old boy found dead at home in South Bengaluru, suicide suspected: Report
A tragic incident unfolded in South Bengaluru on Monday as a 14-year-old boy was discovered dead in his home, in what authorities suspect to be a case of suicide. Bengaluru suicide: The 14-year-old boy was discovered dead at his residence in Banashankari.(Representative image) The boy, a Class 7 student, identified as Gandhaar, resided in Banagirinagar, Banashankari, along with his parents and older brother. Early Monday morning, around 5:40 am, his father, Ganesh Prasad — who works as a music artist — and his elder brother, who is currently pursuing a degree, found him unresponsive in his bedroom, the Deccan Herald reported. At the time of the incident, Gandhaar's mother, Savitha, a professional singer, was away in Australia on a work-related trip. According to police familiar with the case, Gandhaar left behind a detailed letter, expressing deep regret and seeking forgiveness from his family for any pain he may have caused, as per the report. READ | Bengaluru traffic alert: Avoid these key roads during VVIP visit today The heartfelt message reportedly began with a request not to grieve and continued with Gandhaar reassuring his loved ones that he was at peace. He acknowledged that he may have caused frustration or sadness during his life but insisted his intentions had never been harmful. He apologized for any mistakes he had made and thanked his family for 14 meaningful years. The note conveyed love for his friends as well and ended with an emotional farewell to his mother. "Dear family, whoever is reading this, please do not cry, as I am already in heaven. And please do not mistake me. I know how you guys are feeling now. It hurts, I know. I did this to make this house a better place. I know that I have made you guys angry, sad, mad, and irritated, etc. But my intentions weren't like that. And if you are angry about me, I am really sorry. Please forgive me for every sin and misdeed I have created and done. And I felt happy to live 14 years of my life. I am happy in heaven. Please tell all of my friends that I love them all, including my school friends. I will miss you all very much. Goodbye amma,' the note, accessed by the publication, stated. READ | Transport strike leaves Bengaluru commuters stranded. Here's what they said: Report Officials from the CK Achukattu Police Station have ruled out any signs of foul play for the time being, and an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) has been officially filed to continue the investigation. Suicide helpline: (If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918, Roshni Foundation (Secundrabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000, ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290)
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
‘May not tie rakhi…': Andhra woman dies by suicide, leaves behind emotional note for brother
A 24-year-old woman died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh allegedly due to continued harassment she suffered at the hands of her husband. She left behind a heartbreaking note for her brother, saying that she won't be able to tie him rakhi this time. The police have started an investigation into the matter.(Representational Photo/HT) Srividya, who worked as a college professor, took the extreme step just six months into her marriage with Rambabu, a village surveyor, reported NDTV. In the note, Srividya devastatingly wrote, "Be careful, little brother. This time, I may not be able to tie Rakhi on you," the report added. Srividya said that her husband started harassing her just a month into their marriage and that she was subjected to brutal domestic abuse. Detailing her ordeal in the letter, Srividya said that Rambabu would come home drunk, abuse her verbally, and even beat her. He would slam her head against the bed and even punch her, she said, adding that he would also call her 'useless' and mock her in front of others, the report added. Unable to bear the continued torture, Srividya reportedly decided to take the extreme step. The police have started an investigation into this matter. Similar incident A 20-year-old woman reportedly died by suicide at her residence in Delhi on Saturday, according to the police. The incident happened in the national capital's IGI Camp in Sunlight Colony. The police said that the woman was found dead inside the house, while her husband and family members were away. In a video found on her phone, the woman blamed her husband and in-laws for the extreme step, alleging they would beat her over petty issues. She added in the video that their wedding anniversary was coming up, and the in-laws harassed her, as he had married her against their wishes. The statements of the woman's family were recorded and the probe is on. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918, Roshni Foundation (Secunderabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000, ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290
Hindustan Times
26-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
MP: Army soldier, wife found dead in Gwalior; death by suicide suspected
Gwalior: A 26-year-old army soldier and his wife were found dead on Friday evening around five km away from their Gwalior house in Madhya Pradesh, with preliminary investigations suggesting death by suicide, police said. A passerby found the couple hanging in the forest behind the Chitrakoot Dham Siddheshwar temple at Cancer Pahariya and alerted the police. (Representative photo) A passerby found the couple hanging in the forest behind the Chitrakoot Dham Siddheshwar temple at Cancer Pahariya and alerted the police. 'It is suspected to be death by suicide, but the exact reason will be known after postmortem,' city superintendent of police of Gwalior Heena Khan said. Also read: Madhya Pradesh: Anganwadi worker dies by suicide after public assault; 4 held Police identified the deceased as an army soldier who was posted in Jalandhar and his wife, a 25-year-old woman from Haryana. 'A team of police have thoroughly searched the bodies, but no suicide note was found. The deceased were identified from their Aadhar card. The couple had a love marriage two years ago by going against the family,' a police officer said. Also read: Bodies of teen girl, 25-year-old man found hanging in Azamgarh; suicide suspected According to a relative of the soldier, the couple started fighting a few months after their marriage and had filed for a divorce six months ago. 'The case was going on. The woman was living in Haryana, and we don't know when she came to Gwalior,' he said. 'Police are investigating the matter and trying to find out the reason behind this extreme step,' the officer said. Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918, Roshni Foundation (Secundrabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000; ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290
News18
20-07-2025
- News18
Sharda University Student Suicide: Victim's Father Alleges Mental Pressure By Faculty Members
A second-year BDS student at Sharda University in Greater Noida died by suicide, alleging harassment and humiliation by faculty members. The father of a second-year BDS student at Sharda University in Greater Noida, who died by suicide on Monday, said she was under intense psychological stress due to the way certain faculty members treated her. The body of the student was found in the hostel room of the university, which comes under the jurisdiction of the Knowledge Park Police Station. The deceased student accused her teachers of harassment and humiliation in a suicide note. Following the incident, tensions escalated on campus as students staged protests, demanding accountability from the college authorities. A heated exchange also broke out between police personnel and protesting students. Seven people, including six university staff, have been booked in the case, and two faculty members named in the suicide note have been arrested. What Did The FIR Say? The student had complained to her father about being repeatedly humiliated in class by faculty members and threatened with academic consequences, according to the FIR seen by the Hindustan Times. The family told police that the student's father visited the university on July 14 after her daughter's complaint, and personally met the Dean, HOD and other faculty members, who assured him that she would not be harassed further. 'My daughter was under immense mental pressure because of how she was treated by certain faculty members. Despite my meeting with the university officials just days before, no action was taken. They gave verbal assurances but continued to harass her," the victim's father said. The student was reportedly told that her work would not be approved and she would be barred from exams. The next day, she took the extreme step. Her father said she was 'tortured" and evidence regarding her death was also 'destroyed". The university has not issued any official statement in connection with the case yet. The incident comes days after a college student in Odisha's Balasore district died after setting herself on fire, allegedly over harassment by a teacher. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
