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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
UP man kills himself on Bakrid as an offering to God
LUCKNOW: In a tragic incident, a Muslim man from Udhopur village in Deoria district of eastern UP allegedly died by suicide claiming he was offering himself as a sacrifice to the Almighty. The victim identified as Ish Mohammad, 60, reportedly slit his throat with a knife on the occasion of Bakrid on Saturday. Hearing him groaning, the family members rushed to him, finding him lying in a pool of blood. He was immediately rushed to Gorakhpur Medical College, where he died during the treatment. According to the relatives, Mohammed is said to have written a note to the village Pradhan stating the goats he reared and nurtured like kids have been sacrificed on Bakrid. "So I hereby sacrifice myself and offer to Allah Rasool," he wrote. "I am offering myself to Allah Rasool. No one has killed me. Bury me with patience." He also mentioned the exact location where he wished to be buried. Ish Mohammad is survived by his wife and three sons. While two of his sons live with the family in Udhopur, the youngest is employed at a hotel in Mumbai. (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
7 days ago
- New Indian Express
Rajasthan: Couple commits suicide after husband loses Rs 5 lakh on gaming app
KOTA: A married couple committed suicide, reportedly depressed over the husband losing around Rs 5 lakh while gambling online, police said on Monday. Deepak Rathore and his wife were found hanging from ceiling fans in their house in Kheda Rampur village in the district on Monday morning, police said. The couple reportedly purchased a nylon rope from a local market on Sunday night and hanged themselves after having dinner, police said. Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dhaka said that when Deepak's father knocked on the door of their room on Monday morning, there was no answer. When the door was broken open, the duo was found hanging inside. Police said no suicide note was found in the room. According to Deepak's family members, he had recently lost around Rs 5 lakh while gambling online and was depressed. A couple of days ago, Deepak had spoken on the phone with his wife's elder sister and told her about his ordeal and that he had no other option but to end his life. His sister-in-law urged him not to take any extreme steps and assured help, the family members said. Meanwhile, DSP Dhaka said a probe has been launched to ascertain the cause behind the alleged suicide. The bodies have been handed over to family members after a post-mortem, he added. (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
28-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Reprimanded for phone use, Class 10 student dies by suicide
HYDERABAD: A 16-year-old student from Vinay Nagar in Saidabad reportedly died by suicide on Monday, after being reprimanded by his parents for using a mobile phone and watching television. According to Saidabad police, the boy had failed one subject in the SSC Class 10 examinations and was preparing for the Advanced Supplementary exams with his parents' support. Police said that on Saturday, the student was scolded for using a mobile phone, and again on Sunday for watching TV instead of studying. Upset by the reprimands, he is believed to have taken the extreme step. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway. (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
23-05-2025
- New Indian Express
'Maa I am not a thief': 12-year- old dies by suicide after shamed for allegedly stealing chips packet from shop
KOLKATA: A 12-year-old boy died by suicide after being accused of stealing a packet of chips and forced to do sit-ups by a shopkeeper in Panskura, Paschim Medinipur district, PTI reported on Friday. Krishendu Das, a Class 7 student, allegedly took a packet of chips from a shop at Gosaiber Bazar on Thursday evening after the shopkeeper, Subhankar Dikshit, was not present. Krishendu reportedly called out repeatedly, 'Uncle, I will buy chips,' but received no response and left the shop with the packet. The shopkeeper returned soon after, chased Krishendu, slapped him, and made him do sit-ups in public, according to a complaint filed by the boy's family. Police said an investigation is underway. Krishendu's mother was called to the scene, where she scolded and slapped him. The boy claimed he had picked up the packet from a pile near the shop and intended to pay for it later. He even apologized and offered to pay immediately, but the shopkeeper accused him of lying. Feeling humiliated, Krishendu went home with his mother, locked himself in his room, and refused to come out. After some time, his mother and neighbors broke down the door and found him unconscious. A note, believed to be written by Krishendu in Bengali, read, "Maa I am not a thief. I did not steal. Uncle (shopkeeper) was not around as I waited. While returning I spotted a kurkure packet lying on the road and picked it up. I love Kurkure." Krishnendu said, "These are my final words before leaving. Please excuse me for this act". He was taken to Tamluk Hospital and admitted to ICU but died soon afterwards. Further investigations are underway. (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
30-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Influencer Misha Agarwal's death: Family confirms suicide, fans are sceptical
The online community is reeling following the tragic death of popular content creator Misha Agrawal, whose family confirmed yesterday that she died by suicide on April 24th, just two days before her 25th birthday. Initial news of Ms. Agrawal's passing emerged on her Instagram account on April 26th with a simple post stating her birth and death dates. This sparked confusion amongst her significant online following. In a statement released on April 30th, her sister shared the details, explaining that Ms. Agrawal had been battling with her mental health, particularly concerning her social media presence. According to the family's statement, Ms. Agrawal, a law graduate who was also preparing for civil service exams, had become increasingly distressed by the decrease in her Instagram follower count. Her sister recounted emotional conversations where Ms. Agrawal expressed fears that a decrease in followers would ruin her career and leave her feeling worthless. Despite her sister's attempts to offer reassurance and encourage her to view Instagram as simply entertainment, Ms. Agrawal's was consumed by digital metrics, ultimately leading to her tragic decision. "My little baby sister had built her world around Instagram and her followers," the statement read, "When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless... Tragically, she became so overwhelmed that she took her own life, leaving our family devastated." The family has requested privacy as they navigate their profound loss. However, the circumstances surrounding Ms. Agrawal's death have been met with scepticism by some of her fellow influencers and fans. In the comments section of her Instagram post, several voiced their disbelief that a drop in follower numbers could have led to such a tragic outcome. Influencer Harjas Sethi commented, "I spoke to her many times, she truly believed in herself and was headstrong and confident... This seems like a cover, she seems to be going through something on her personal front. The family should probe further..." Content creator Dhananjay Sharma echoed these sentiments, stating, "I used to see her close friends story and she was full of life... I really don't think followers count mattered to her so much that it affected her in that way. Seems like a cover genuinely." While the family grieves and requests privacy, the questions raised by Ms. Agrawal's peers highlight the complex pressures faced by online personalities and the potential disconnect between their public persona and private struggles. (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.)
