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Bengaluru Tragedy: A tragic incident unfolded in Bengaluru where a 29-year-old software professional, identified as Pratibha, died by suicide shortly after her 11-month-old son, Agastya, accidentally drowned at their home. The tragic event took place on April 1 when she was alone with the child with the husband, Mahantesh, at work. Bengaluru Tragedy: What Happened Here? Bengaluru Tragedy: As per a report by NDTV Reports indicated that the unfortunate event occurred as the infant was crawling around the house and the accident happened thus making the day a devastating loss to the family. According to the police, this incident occurred when Pratibha briefly went to the terrace to pick up dry clothes. It is assumed that within that brief period the child crawled into the washing section and accidentally slipped into a bucket of water. Upon coming back, she discovered that her son was not responsive. Such an abrupt and startling loss caused her a lot of distress, and early indications of her reaction were that she thought that she had caused the tragic accident. Bengaluru Tragedy: Suicide Note Says 'I Am Responsible' Bengaluru Tragedy: Devoid of hope, Pratibha supposedly tried to kill herself in various forms. According to investigators, she initially cut her wrist and took some pills but when they did not work she eventually hanged herself. One of the suicide notes found at the scene showed that she blamed herself in the death of her child. The finding of an empty strip of tablets by the police also affirmed the sequence of events as outlined in the note. A bit later in the evening, at about 6:30 PM, her husband got home and found the door locked indoors. With a spare key he entered and found his wife and child dead. The police have put in a case and initiated an investigation to investigate every facet of the occurrence. According to the family, they had been living in the rented apartment for the last four years. Police are currently approaching neighbours and relatives as they reconstruct the events that had taken place around this very sad tragedy. (If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or going through a crisis, we urge you to reach out to suicide helpline numbers.) Helplines AASRA - 9820466726 Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health - 9999666555
Bengaluru, Dec 15 (VOICE) Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case -- his wife, her mother and brother -- who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday.A senior police officer said Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania was arrested from Haryana's Gurugram and her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were nabbed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The accused persons were produced before the court and were sent to judicial custody for 14 days. After nabbing the accused persons, the Karnataka Police brought them to Ben ...Read More >
Kanpur: A 24-year-old PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, dies by suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room on Monday. The deceased student, identified as Ankit Yadav, took his own life by hanging himself from the ceiling of his hostel room. The incident came to light when Ankit's friends tried to contact him, but their calls went unanswered, prompting his hostel mates to inform the IIT-Kanpur authorities. ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 32-year-old chartered accountant (CA) from Yashwant Nagar in Mumbai's Santacruz died by suicide after being blackmailed over his private video, said the police on Tuesday. Identified as Raj More, the deceased left behind a suicide note of three pages, mentioning the names of two individuals who allegedly forced him to steal money from his company's accounts and break his own savings. Officials added that the the two accused allegedly extorted more than Rs 3 crore from the victim in the last 18 months by threatening to circulate his private video. ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the suicide of a man after alleged physical torture in police custody at Delhi's Dwarka North Police Station. A day after the victim was taken to police custody for questioning in connection with a theft case, he committed suicide. Taking note of a press report, the apex human rights body said the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious violation of the human rights of the victim. The NHRC issued a notice to the Delhi Commissioner of Police and called for a detailed ...Read More >
KOLKATA/KHARAGPUR: A fourth-year mechanical engineering student of IIT-Kharagpur was found dead in his hostel room Friday morning, three days after he returned to the institute after a two-month summer break.Ritam Mondal, 21, from Kolkata was pursuing a five-year dual degree programme, and his classes had begun on Thursday.This is the fourth unnatural death at the institute in past seven months.Police have initiated an investigation and the IIT has set up a five-member panel to probe the incident.Police suspect Ritam died by suicide and preliminary inquiries suggest he might have had a tiff wi ...Read More >
BALASORE: In a heart-wrenching incident, a man was forced to carry his 17-year-old daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw for around 7 km to a community health centre in Balasore's Baliapal for postmortem after reportedly failing to afford an ambulance. Asha Bindhani, a minor girl suffering from mental illness, reportedly died by suicide on Thursday afternoon in Deula village under Baliapal police limits. After spotting her, locals informed her father Madhu Bindhani and the police. Madhu, a daily wage labourer, rushed to the spot and found his daughter dead. Shortly after, police arrived and ...Read More >
Balasore: A grieving tribal man was forced to carry his daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw for nearly 6 km due to financial constraints in Bindhani Sahi village under Baliapal police station limits in Balasore district. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with photos and videos of the body being transported on the trolley going viral on social media. The visuals have triggered sharp criticism over the alleged apathy of the police and local administration.According to reports, 19-year- ...Read More >
The Supreme Court of India has said that mere harassment is not sufficient to hold someone guilty of the offence of abetting suicide, and there must be clear evidence of direct or indirect incitement. Photograph: ANI Photo The observations came from a bench of justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale which delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging a Gujarat high court order which refused to discharge a woman's husband and her two in-laws for allegedly harassing her and driving her to suicide. ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7: A same-sex relationship ended tragically after a youth killed his partner in Mumbai. The development comes after the Mumbai police recently arrested a 19-year-old youth for allegedly killing his same-sex partner in the city. The accused was arrested after the victim's father lodged a complaint against him. The complainant claimed that his 16-year-old son died of poisoning after the accused gave him a spiked cold drink. Acting on the complaint, the police arrested the youth and are investigating the reason behind the "cold drink" murder. According to the complainant, the victim ...Read More >
Sneha's bank account remains untouched. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Sneha Debnath, 19, from Tripura, went missing in New Delhi on July 7Tripura CM Manik Saha ordered immediate police action on Sneha's disappearanceSneha was last seen near Sarai Rohilla Railway Station with a friend named Pitunia Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district, reportedly went missing in the national capi ...Read More >
Kanpur: A 26-year-old man in Farrukhabad district committed suicide by hanging himself, following alleged harassment from police and in-laws. He wrote his final message on his trousers, making serious allegations against two police personnel and in-laws, leading to their suspension by the SP.Dilip Rajput from Cheda Nagla village under Mau Darwaza police station area, ended his life by hanging himself with a 'lungi' in his room. In his final note he named his wife Neeraj Rajput, her brother-in-law,, and police constables Jaswant Yadav and Mahesh Upadhyay. The incident originated from his wife's ...Read More >
The family of a 25-year-old Air India pilot, who died by suicide at her Mumbai home, alleged that her boyfriend used to humiliate her and extort money from her. Aditya Pandit, 27, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of abetment to suicide. Srishti Tuli was found dead at her rented accommodation in Mumbai's Marol after an argument with her boyfriend over the phone. She allegedly used a data cable to hang herself. ALSO READ: 'Can't Be Divided Or Silenced': Hemant Soren's Dig At BJP Before Taking Oath As Jharkhand CM Pandit told police that he rushed to Tuli's flat, which was locked from the ...Read More >
UP: Karnataka Police have arrested the mother-in-law and brother-in-law of late Atul Subhash, who committed suicide on December 9 over alleged demand by his wife's family for Rs 3 crore as settlement. The sensational case has triggered debate over harassment of married men and misuse of dowry provisions in the country. Atul Subhash ended his life on Monday leaving behind a 40-page death note and 90-minute video explaining how he was allegedly tortured by his wife. Atul's In-Laws Arrested On Thursday Night The Karnataka Police arrested Nisha Singhania, Atul's mother-in-law and brother-in-law ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Swetcha Votarkar, a 40-year-old Telugu television anchor, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night. The incident came to light after her neighbours alerted the police around 9:30 PM. "When we entered her room, she was found hanging from the ceiling fan," said the Chikkadpally police inspector. An ambulance was called immediately, and paramedics confirmed her death at the scene. While initial reports suggest suicide, police stated that no suicide note was recovered. A case of suspicious death was registered based on a complaint filed by Swe ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a heartbreaking moment for TV fans, Shefali Jariwala, famous for the hit song Kaanta Laga and a popular contestant from Bigg Boss 13, passed away on June 27 due to a suspected cardiac arrest. She was only 42 years old. Her sudden death has sparked fresh talk of a so-called "Bigg Boss curse" -- a growing list of young contestants who've died unexpectedly. Here's a list of 8 former contestants who tragically passed away under the age of 45: Died of suspected cardiac arrest in 2025. Known for her performance in Kaanta Laga and appearance in Bigg Boss 13. Bigg Boss 13 winner. Passed ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A Congress Panchayat member and his mother were found dead in their residence at Nilakkamukku near Varkala on Monday morning in what appears to be a case of suicide. The deceased has been identified as Arun V, 42, of Nilakkamukku ward in Vakkom panchayat, and his mother Valsala, 71. They were found hanging in a shed behind their house. The suicide note written by Arun on his letter pad and shared to his friends via WhatsApp stated that four of his neighbours gave fake police complaints against him and that was the reason behind the suicide. The police had recently registe ...Read More >
Hours after Atul Subash's wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha and brother Anurag were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide, the Bengaluru techie's father, Pawan Kumar Modi has questioned where Atul's four-year-old son is and said the family was worried about him. Modi thanked the police for arresting the woman and her family members. However, he said, "We don't know where she has kept our grandson. Has he been killed or is he alive? We don't know anything about him. I want my grandson ...Read More >
Jaipur, May 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) In yet another tragic incident, a NEET aspirant from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) died by suicide in Kota, Rajasthan highlighting the ongoing mental health crisis among students preparing for competitive exams in India. The student, identified as Zeeshan, had arrived in Kota just a week ago to prepare for the NEET UG medical entrance exam. The incident occurred in Mahavir Nagar, a locality known for housing students attending coaching institutes. According to police reports, Zeeshan took her life by hanging herself in her room late on Sunday evening. Shockingly, s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The decomposed body of an unidentified man, believed to be in his late 30s, was found in the Pochammakunta in Gachibowli, on Thursday morning. The body was first spotted by the security staff of a company during a routine patrol around 8.30 am. Pentala Anil Kumar, a senior executive at the company, was informed by security officer Goreta Suresh Babu and alerted the Gachibowli police. Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Shanker K. and his team visited the spot, retrieved the body from the lake, and began a preliminary investigation. According to ASI Shanker, the man is suspected to have ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district, reportedly went missing in the national capital. Following this, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha gave necessary instructions to the police to take immediate and appropriate action on the matter. Also Read | Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU Goods as Trade Talks Stall. In a statement posted on its official social media account, the Tripura Chief Minister's Office stated, "The report of Miss Sneha Debnath, a resident of Sabroom, who has reportedly gone missing in New Delhi, has come t ...Read More >
Greater Noida: A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student of Sharda University allegedly died by suicide late Friday night in the girls' hostel located at the university campus in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park, police said on Saturday. The student was found hanging in her room. Upon receiving the information, the Knowledge Park Kotwali police reached the spot and sent the body for postmortem. The incident sent shockwaves across the university campus, especially within the hostel premises. Suicide Note Recovered According to police officials, a suicide note was recovered from t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): The case of Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash who died by suicide citing alleged harassment by his estranged wife has opened up a debate on misuse of ant--dowry lawy. Mumbai-based lawyer Abha Singh described the case as a 'gross misuse of law,' stating that false charges and harassment led to the death of the victim, suffering from harassment from his wife and in-laws. Lawyer Abha Singh also emphasized that the misuse of dowry laws could ultimately deny justice to those who genuinely need protection. Also Read | Atul Subhash Suicide Case: 4 People ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 14 (UNI) The tragic suicide of 34-year-old tech professional Atul Subhash has led to the arrest of his estranged wife and her family members in connection with allegations of harassment, extortion, and financial abuse. Subhash, a resident of Manjunath Layout in Bengaluru, was found dead in his apartment on December 9, leaving behind a 25-page suicide note. In the note, he accused his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family of subjecting him to relentless emotional and financial distress during their ongoing divorce proceedings. Following a complaint filed by Atul's brother, Bik ...Read More >
Chennai: A young doctor pursuing his postgraduate medical degree was found dead inside his car near Poomparai, a remote forested area close to Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. The deceased, identified as Dr. Joshua Samraj, was reportedly under financial stress and allegedly died by suicide after administering intravenous (IV) fluids to himself. According to officials, Dr. Samraj was pursuing an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree in Salem and was also working at a hospital in Madurai. His car was spotted parked in the remote location for three consecutive days, prompting local residents to alert the poli ...Read More >
A caller claiming to be from the CBI allegedly threatened the BESCOM employee that an arrest warrant had been issued against him and demanded money. A 48-year-old Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) employee died by suicide Tuesday after allegedly losing Rs 11 lakh to a digital arrest scam on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Kumara K, a resident of HSR Layout in Bengaluru and a native of Kelagere village in Ramanagara district, was married and had an eight-year-old son. He was found dead a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The NHRC on Friday said it has issued a notice to the Delhi police commissioner over reports that a man allegedly died by suicide after being subjected to "physical torture" in police custody, and sought a report in two weeks. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in a statement said according to the media report, the "victim had injury marks on his body". The commission has taken "suo motu cognisance of a media report that a man killed self on July 11, after alleged physical torture by police at Dwarka North police station, Delhi," the statement said. Reported ...Read More >
The NHRC has notified Delhi's police commissioner over allegations of a man's suicide following alleged physical torture in custody. Injury marks and electric shocks were reported. The deceased was involved in a theft complaint investigation, and the incident raises serious human rights concerns. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) addressed a serious issue on Friday, asking for a report from Delhi's police after allegations emerged that a man committed suicide as a result of being tortu ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The case of Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash who died by suicide citing alleged harassment by his estranged wife has opened up a debate on misuse of anti dowry law. Mumbai-based lawyer Abha Singh described the case as a 'gross misuse of law,' stating that false charges and harassment led to the death of the victim, suffering from harassment from his wife and in-laws. Lawyer Abha Singh also emphasized that the misuse of dowry laws could ultimately deny justice to those who genuinely need protection. "Dowry laws, being made to protect women should not be misused because if some women are ...Read More >
Bengaluru techie suicide: Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has courted controversy once again with her remarks on the suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, whose tragic death has shocked the nation. While expressing her condolences, she also blamed men for most issues in marriages, sparking a fresh debate. Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old software professional from Uttar Pradesh, was found hanging in his residence in Bengaluru's Manjunath Layout area. In a viral 80-minute video and a 24-page death note, Subhash accused his wife, her family, and a judge in Uttar Pradesh of harassment ...Read More >
SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale noted that the permanent alimony amount should be decided in such a manner that it does not penalise the husband but ensures a decent standard of living for the wife. Even as the outrage over the death of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based techie who died by suicide continues, the Supreme Court has issued an 8-point guideline on how the permanent alimony amount should be calculated in divorce cases. The SC bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Pra ...Read More >