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New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Dalit youth dies by suicide, alleges cop assault, caste abuse in Bengaluru
CHIKKAMAGALURU : A Dalit youth from Samse village in Kalasa taluk died by suicide after alleging police assault and caste abuse by Kudremukh police personnel. The deceased, Nagesh of Bastigadde, hanged himself on Wednesday. In a complaint filed earlier at Kudremukh police station, Nagesh had accused constable Siddesh of thrashing him and hurling casteist slurs on July 15. According to the complaint, Nagesh was returning in his autorickshaw around 10.30 pm when he saw Siddesh and two locals standing on the road with their vehicle parked across it. Using his mobile phone torch to navigate, Nagesh approached them, prompting Siddesh to suspect he was filming them drinking alcohol. The constable allegedly assaulted and abused him. Instead of acting on his complaint, police registered a counter-case against Nagesh, accusing him of obstructing a public servant on duty. His autorickshaw and pesticide sprayer were seized, though he later secured bail. Relatives said Nagesh was not financially sound enough to retrieve his vehicle and feared further police harassment. In his death note, Nagesh accused Siddesh of torture and named PSI Adarsh for failing to act on his complaint. Following his death, his relatives staged a protest demanding the dismissal of Siddesh and Adarsh and compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the bereaved family. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
New Indian Express
06-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Namakkal man kills three daughters, dies by suicide; debt suspected as reason
NAMAKKAL: A 36-year-old man allegedly hacked his three daughters to death before killing himself in Veppagounderputhur near Rasipuram early on Tuesday. According to preliminary information gathered by police, the man (Govindharaj) was reportedly under immense financial strain, with outstanding debt of around Rs 14 lakh, borrowed from various sources. The mounting debt may have played a role in Govindharaj's actions. However, officials are investigating all possible angles. Police said Govindharaj was employed as a borewell manager in a private company. He lived with his wife Bharathi and their four children – three daughters (aged between five and eight) and an 18-month-old son. The incident occurred around 3 am on Tuesday when Govindharaj's wife and their son were asleep in one of the rooms of their house. Police said Govindharaj is suspected to have locked the room's door from the outside. He then allegedly hacked his three daughters to death using a sickle before dying by suicide. Meanwhile, disturbed by the unusual sounds and screams, Bharathi tried to check on the children. Even though the room was 'locked' from the outside, she somehow managed to come out of the room and witnessed the horrifying scene. Her cries for help drew the attention of neighbours, who rushed to the house. By then, all four were dead. The deceased daughters have been identified as Prathiksha Sree (8), Krithika Sree (6), and Deva Sree (5). Mangalapuram police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation into the incident. The bodies were sent to Namakkal government hospital for postmortem. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
India.com
05-08-2025
- India.com
Sisters Final Words Of Anguish: Cant Tie Rakhi This Year—Newlywed Lecturer Dies By Suicide, Blames Husband
A shocking incident unfolded after a 24-year-old woman died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district and left a note behind addressed to her brother. A few days after Raksha Bandhan, a sister wrote an emotional note to her brother, saying, "Be careful, little brother. This time, I may not be able to tie Rakhi on you". As per NDTV reports, A woman in her mid-20s, identified as Srividya and working as a college lecturer, died by suicide just six months after marrying Rambabu, a village surveyor. In her note, she described the harassment that began barely a month into their marriage. According to the note, Srividya endured a disturbing pattern of domestic abuse at the hands of Rambabu. He would allegedly return home intoxicated, subjecting her to physical violence and verbal abuse. The abuse included humiliating her in front of others, using derogatory language and inflicting severe physical harm. The situation became so dire that Srividya felt compelled to take extreme action. Authorities have been informed, and an investigation into her death is currently underway. (Discussions on suicides can be triggering for some. But suicides are preventable. If you are looking for help, some suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-40769002 from Sanjivini (Delhi-based, 10 am - 5.30 pm) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based, 8 am - 10 pm), +91 9999666555 from Vandrevala Foundation (Mumbai-based, 24x7).
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kerala man ends life over inability to fund son's engineering admission
A 47-year-old man took his own life in a forest in this district after becoming upset that he could not arrange money for his son's engineering college admission, police said here on Monday. The man, identified as VT Shijo, was found hanging in the Moongampara forest on Sunday evening.(Pexel) The man, identified as VT Shijo, was found hanging in the Moongampara forest on Sunday evening. His son had secured a place at an engineering college in Tamil Nadu, but the family was unable to pay the required fees. Relatives said Shijo had been facing severe financial difficulties. He had been expecting the 12 years' salary arrears due to his wife, an aided school teacher whose appointment was confirmed by a court earlier this year. She had started receiving her salary since February this year, but there had allegedly been a delay by DEO officials in clearing the arrears for the past 12 years. Police believe the family's financial struggles and the inability to fund the college admission led to the tragedy. His body has been handed over to the relatives after a post-mortem examination, they said. Note: Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. A few major suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-23389090 from Sumaitri (Delhi-based) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based).
Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
8-year-old found dead at home, suicide suspected: Delhi Police
An eight-year-old boy died allegedly by suicide at his house in Nihal Vihar, west Delhi on Thursday evening, police said on Saturday, adding that no note was recovered. The boy's family has alleged foul play, while police said they are investigating if the boy lost a large amount of money while playing games online, officers said. The boy, a class 5 student, lived with his parents. (Representational image) The boy, a Class 5 student, lived with his parents. His father works in a plastic factory and his mother is a sanitation worker. The boy used to be alone at home after coming from school as his parents were at work from 7am till late evening, police said. Also Read | Woman, son, nephew found dead on Bharatpur-Mathura bypass; suicide suspected On Thursday evening, police said, the boy's father learned from a neighbour that the child was found dead at home. His father rushed home and informed the police, officers said. He allegedly told police that someone killed his son. However, police said that the post-mortem report did not show any injury marks on the child's body. Also Read | Gr Noida student dies by suicide after alleged cheating row in exam Police said that the boy used to play games on his phone and surf YouTube for more than 10 hours a day, according to his family. Police said that the games the boy played often involve spending money on virtual weapons. Police said that they believe the boy spent a large amount of money on such games. But the boy's father said the child's phone had no active recharge. Police said that a forensic exam is being done on the phone to find out how long and in what games the victim played. Note: Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. A few major suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-23389090 from Sumaitri (Delhi-based) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based).
