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Namakkal man kills three daughters, dies by suicide; debt suspected as ... 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 w…

'Worked late every night, had no support': Another BLO dies by suicide ... A 42-year-old headmaster of a primary school, who was working as a Booth Level Officer (BLO) for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in the Baheri area of Moradabad. Police said a purported suicide note left by Sarvesh Singh stated that he was under stress for “not being able to meet the SIR-related targets on time due to lack of proper guidance”. “Despite working hard and barely sleeping two hours a night, he felt extremely troubled. He also mentioned that his mental health was deteriorating and that two of his four daughters were unwell, adding to his distress,” a police officer said, quoting the purported suicide note. He did not hold anyone responsible for his death, the officer added. According to police, Singh’s family found him hanging in his room on Sunday morning. “When the police arrived, the body was found lying on the floor. The family members told us that they had found him hanging and, with the help of neighbours, had taken the body down,” said Additional Superintendent of Police (Moradabad) Kunwar Akash Singh. Morada…

UP woman kills self, 2 children with poison, son under treatment A 28-year-old woman killed herself and two of her three children with poison in Chitrakoot district, police said on Saturday. Superintendent of Police (SP) Arun Kumar Singh said the incident took place in Itwa Dudaila village on Saturday. The two kids were aged one and three. Her five-year-old son is under treatment and is critical, Singh said. The four were rushed to Majhgawan Hospital where a daughter died around 7 pm Saturday. Also read:Days after wife’s suicide attempt, BSF jawan jumps into canal with son in UP's Bijnor The woman and one daughter were referred to a hospital in Satna, where they also died around an hour later. Police are awaiting the husband's statement to determine the exact cause behind the suicide. According to neighbours, the woman's husband, a tempo driver, had scolded her after she asked for money. 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).

man ends life in tripura after alleged police harassment sensation prevails Agartala, Apr 13:Suicide by a government employee triggered huge sensation and raised a serious question on the police’s role for alleged harassment. Prabir Lodh, an employee of West Tripura DM office, committed suicide following detention of East Agartala women police on the basis of a complaint (rape attempt) of a widow, who is also an employee of the same office. The person was reportedly called by woman police officer Mousumi Debbarma to appear in the police station on Thursday evening. He was, however, released from the police station after his lawyer reached there. Lodh was allegedly subjected to serious harassment before being released from the police station. He was reportedly asked to reappear in the police station to mutually dispose the case (rape attempt) by 11 am on Thursday. Shamed and distraught at the police highhandedness, Lodh on Thursday morning committed suicide triggering high sensation in the city. Demand for action against the police officer Debbarma was raised and the social media went aflame on the issue. The Tripura Commission for Women had also taken up the case earlier. Ac…

Bengaluru Woman Kills Her Two Children, Attempts Suicide In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a woman allegedly killed her two children and attempted suicide following a domestic dispute, raising concerns about mental health and family conflicts. A woman has allegedly killed her two children and attempted to end her life, following a domestic dispute with her husband here, police said on Sunday. The deceased are two boys, aged 2 and 4 years, who were brought dead to the hospital, police said, adding that the woman is battling for life at the hospital. Police suspect the woman, from near Mathikere, poisoned the children and then consumed it herself in an apparent suicide attempt, following a quarrel with her husband on Saturday night. The husband reportedly discovered the incident only on Sunday morning when he found his wife and children unconscious. He then rushed the three to the hospital with the help of neighbours, where doctors declared the children as brought dead. Police said the bodies of the two children have been sent for a postmortem. The police have registered a case of murder and attempted suicide, and have begun an investigation. They have questioned the husband…

Another NEET Aspirant Kills Self in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore Over Fear ... New Delhi:Afraid over the result of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), Keerthivasan, a 20-year old medical aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Keerthivasan, a resident of Kinathukadavu had appeared for the entrance exam held in September for the third time, the results of which are expected in a couple of days. He had appeared for the test in 2019 and 2020, but could not clear. So he tried his luck for the third time this year. Speaking to reporters, official said that with National Testing Agency publishing the answer key, the youth was said to be upset and told his parents that he may not be able to clear the test this year also. Despite the advice from his parents to wait for the final results, Keerthivasan allegedly consumed pesticides on Friday afternoon. He was rushed to Pollachi Government hospital, where he later succumbed. Fourth Suicide in The State Notably, this is the fifth NEET-related death in the state this year. Earlier in September, three aspirants ended their lives within five days. On September 11, a day before the exam, 20-year-old …

'Mom and dad, I love you': 23-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Dehradun, note recovered A 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Ria, allegedly died by suicide at her Dehradun residence due to stress over the medical entrance exam re-examination. A brief suicide note was recovered, expressing love for her parents and frustration over academic struggles. Police are investigating, with family and neighbors reporting no significant behavioral changes.

Cops rule out foul play as Tirunelveli woman kills self TIRUNELVELI:An 18-year-old woman in Tirunelveli has allegedly died here by suicide due to a domestic quarrel, and there was no foul play in her death as claimed by her boyfriend, police said on Tuesday. The development comes in the wake of a charge made by a man, Anandakrishnan, who claims to be the boyfriend of the deceased woman Srimathi. He alleged that the family of the woman was opposed to their planned marriage as he belonged to a different caste and "killed her". Denying this claim, a top police officer said, "It is death by suicide. Investigations are on." According to Ananthakrishnan, Sivamathi and he had been in a relationship for the last two years. "My family had accepted our marriage plan, and we were preparing to get married on February 6 at the registrar's office. We had even purchased our wedding dresses," he told reporters on February 2. Anandakrishnan alleged foul play in her death, as Sivamathi's family members opposed their marriage plan. After coming to know about it, there was a domestic quarrel in her house on Sunday (February 1), he added.

Kanpur man ends life, claims forced religious conversion in final video A 23-year-old man allegedly committed suicide after being pressured to convert his religion in Kanpur's Panki area, triggering protests by family members and locals, officials said on Friday. According to the police, the deceased, Rohit Singh alias Deepak, a resident of Ratanpur, was found hanging inside his house on Wednesday. Before taking the extreme step, Rohit uploaded a video on social media in which he alleged forced religious conversion. In the purported video, he also spoke against drug abuse, urged a ban on narcotics, and appealed for respect towards women, police said. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, they said. After the post-mortem on Thursday, the family brought the body home. On Friday morning, relatives and residents staged a protest by placing the body on the Panki-Ratanpur Road, leading to a traffic disruption for about an hour and demanding strict action against those responsible. Family members alleged that Rohit was assaulted and pressured to convert after being taken away by unidentified youngsters at Lucknow's Charbagh railway station. Kanpur Police Commi…

Gautam: Man accused in POCSO case jumps to death.. - AP7AM Man accused in POCSO case jumps to death from 5th floor of Bengaluru court 09-10-2025 Thu 16:37 | National | IANS Bengaluru, Oct 9 : A shocking incident of a man accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, jumping from the fifth floor of a Bengaluru court on Thursday and dying, was reported from the City Civil Court premises. The deceased man has been identified as Gautam, an accused in a POCSO case. The shocking incident occurred when the family members and relatives of the accused were present at the court. As per police sources, the accused was facing a POCSO case registered at the Adugodi police station and was brought for the trial from the Central prison of Parappana Agrahara on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Suddenly, he managed to escape from the custody of the police and jumped from the fifth floor to his death. Police are investigating the matter. Gautam, who was arrested on April 21, 2025, was a resident of K.R. Puram and ran an electrical shop in Chikkapete locality of Bengaluru. In April, Gautam had gone to the house of his relatives in Audogudi and committed the crime the…

Delhi Doctor Hangs Himself, Holds AAP MLA Responsible in Suicide ... New Delhi:A doctor on Saturday allegedly committed suicide in south Delhi’s Durga Vihar by hanging himself from the rooftop of his house. Rajendra Singh also left behind a suicide note in which he accused AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal for harassing him while holding him responsible for the suicide. The police have registered a case against the legislator on charges of extortion and abetment to suicide, officials said. Jarwal, however, said he is innocent and ready to face any investigation. Singh’s son Hemant told the police that his father ran a clinic in Durga Vihar and was also in the business of water supply with the Delhi Jal Board since 2007. The police said a suicide note was recovered from Singh’s house, alleging that Jarwal was responsible for his death. A case of extortion, abetment to suicide has been registered against Jarwal, one Kapil Nagar and others at the Neb Sarai Police Station based on a complaint by Hemant, officials said. The body was later sent to AIIMS for post-mortem, he said. Jarwal said he hadn”t met or spoken to Singh in the last 8-10 months. “I have received this information through m…

NEET-UG aspirant dies by suicide in Coimbatore over retest pressure ... A young medical aspirant died after allegedly attempting suicide in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Anu Keerthana, who had purportedly reattempted the NEET-UG exam this year – which was later cancelled – after being allotted an undesired branch in 2025. She allegedly consumed poison and died after she was rushed to the hospital. This came just days ahead of the scheduled re-examination for the 2026NEET-UG, which was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) following allegations of a paper leak. A local CPI-M leader claimed that Anu was distressed over the thought that she wouldn't be able to get good enough marks in the retest. "She wrote NEET in 2025 but her marks eligibility equated only to get Dental seat. Now she had prepared and wrote the exam which was cancelled and she was preparing for the retest. She had texted her uncle that she is in a situation where she is unable to get the expected mark," said Padmanabhan, CPI-M District Secretary. The police have sent the woman's body for autopsy and further investigation is underway. Lakhs of students appeared…

Minor Girl Dies By Suicide; Ambala Police Exhume Body For Autopsy ETV Bharat / bharat Minor Girl Dies By Suicide; Ambala Police Exhume Body For Autopsy According to police, an FIR had already been lodged by the deceased at Saha police station, based on which the SIT was investigating the case. Police at the spot where the minor was buried. ( Etv Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : March 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM IST | Updated : March 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM IST 2 Min Read Ambala: A minor girl allegedly hanged herself in Ambala of Haryana, and the family buried her body without either conducting a post-mortem or informing the police, officials stated on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday in Dhurala village. "We received information that a minor girl committed suicide, and her family cremated her without a post-mortem and without notifying the police," the police said. An FIR had already been lodged by her at Saha police station, and the investigation was ongoing by the SIT, they added. "We arrived at the scene and confirmed that the girl hanged herself. Therefore, the body is now being taken for a post-mortem, and we will conduct further investigations based on the findin…

TRAGIC! UP man ends life over alleged harassment from wife's family ... Lucknow: In a tragic incident in the Baddu Sarai area of Barabanki, 25-year-old Sudhir Kumar ended his life on Thursday night. The reason behind this drastic step was allegedly the relentless harassment he faced from his wife's family after their love marriage. Also Read: Wanted suspect of Al-Qaeda, who was on the run, traced in Ranchi, arrested by Delhi Police Sudhir's lifeless body was discovered hanging from a tree, approximately 200 meters from his residence in Khor village. Prior to taking his own life, Sudhir shared his marriage certificate and wedding photos on Facebook, captioning them "Hamari Adhoori Kahani" (our incomplete story). A two-page suicide note, containing the reasons behind his extreme step, was also recovered by the authorities. According to the note, Sudhir and his partner, a young woman from a neighbouring village, had been in a relationship. They met while she was visiting her brother, who was Sudhir's roommate in Barabanki city. Initially, the woman's brother supported their union, but her brother-in-law vehemently opposed it. Despite the opposition, the couple decided to tie the …

Ola engineer's death: Probe transferred to Crime Branch after family ... The investigation into the death of Aravind Kannan, who was an electric engineer with the ride-for-hire app Ola, has been transferred to the Central Crime Branch (CCB) after his family petitioned senior police officials. The petition cited lapses and a lack of confidence in the initial probe. Senior Advocate P Prasanna Kumar, representing the family, confirmed the transfer on Friday, November 21. Aravind, a 38-year-old homologation engineer who joined Ola Electric in 2022, died by suicide on September 28 at his Bengaluru residence. Police later recovered a 28-page suicide note in which he allegedly described sustained workplace harassment, non-payment of dues, and intense pressure, naming Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, homologation head Subrat Kumar Das, and other senior executives. Based on a complaint filed by Aravind’s brother, an FIR for abetment to suicide (Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) was registered at the Subramanyapura Police Station, naming the company's top officials. The family has also raised questions about a Rs 17.46 lakh bank transfer that appeared in Aravind’s account two days aft…

Contractor suicide in Bidar: 2 head constables suspended for ... Two head constables posted at the Gandhi Gunj police station in Karnataka's Bidar were suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the suicide of a 26-year-old contractor who died by lying in front of a train in Bidar, police said on Saturday. Rajesh Chelva and Shamala were suspended on Friday for not filing a missing complaint when the victim's family approached the police station, they said. "Instead of taking a complaint and registering an FIR, the head constables suggested the family to visit Dhannur police station stating that victim belonged to Katti Tugaon village," a senior police officer said. The two head constables have been suspended for dereliction of duty, he said. Sachin Panchal, a native of Tungadakatti in Bhalki Taluk of Bidar, who died by suicide on Thursday had taken a contract in the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. In a suicide note, he alleged that former councillor Raju Kapanur and seven others were responsible for his death. Kapanur is reportedly a close aide of Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge. (Also Read:Contractor dies by sui…

Woman poisons two children to death in Bengaluru, attempts suicide ... B engaluru: A 26-year-old woman allegedly poisoned her two children to death before attempting suicide following a quarrel with her husband in north Bengaluru, police said on Sunday. Advertisement The incident was reported from Mathikere, near Yeshwantpur. Preliminary investigations revealed that Pavithra, a homemaker, had an argument with her husband, Prashanth, on Saturday evening. After he briefly stepped out, she allegedly administered poison to the children and consumed it herself. The next morning, Prashanth found Pavithra and the children - boys aged four and two - unconscious and rushed them to a hospital. Man kills wife and four children in Gurugram, attempts suicide The children were declared brought dead, while Pavithra was admitted to the ICU. Her condition remains critical. The family hails from Pavagada in Tumakuru district. Police said the couple had been quarrelling frequently over the past few days, though the immediate trigger for the latest dispute is not yet known. A case of murder and attempt to suicide has been registered. Police are questioning Prashanth and recording his statement. (If y…

Karnataka: Man dies by blowing self up with gelatin stick after ... In a freak incident, a man inKarnatakareportedly died after blowing himself up with a gelatin stick in front of the house of a girl he was in love with after her family rejected him, police said on Monday. The incident took place at Kalenahalli village of Karnataka's Mandya district on early Sunday morning, news agency PTI quoted police as saying. Police said the man, identified as Ramachandra, was in relationship with a minor girl and was also booked last year under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) after he eloped with her. Ramachandra, a resident of a neighbouring village in Nagamangala taluk, was allegedly upset with the girl's family for rejecting him. Ramachandra was arrested in the case and spent three months in jail as an under-trial. After getting released from jail, he reached a compromise with the girl's family and the case was refuted in the court. However, he later started calling the girl and continued to maintain his relationship with her, police said. The girl's family was apparently planning to get her married to someone else once she attained the legal age, the report …

Tirupati Horror: Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Two Daughters Before ... Updated 17 July 2025 at 23:48 IST Man allegedly murders wife and two daughters in Tirupati's Madhya Nayanapalli in Pakala mandal, attempts to take his own life. Abhishek Tiwari India News 2 min read Follow : Tirupati Horror: Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Two Daughters Before Attempting Suicide | Image: Freepik Tirupati: A gruesome incident in Tirupati's Madhya Nayanapalli in Pakala mandal, located in Andhra Pradesh, has shaken the entire village, as a man allegedly killed his wife and two daughters before attempting to commit suicide. The incident has sent a shockwave across the village, leaving the neighbours and the family members stunned. The man has been identified as Giri, who allegedly murdered his wife, Hemalatha, and their two daughters. According to the police, the man sustained grievous injuries during the suicide attempt and has been hospitalised for treatment. The police stated that the villagers claimed that the man killed both his daughters, but the elder daughter is missing, and the police are trying to trace her. According to police sources, Giri reportedly pushed his wife and daughters int…

Chhattisgarh: MBBS student, 24, found dead in college hostel, leaves ... A first-year MBBS student died by suicide in his hostel room on the premises of the Government Medical College in Chhattisgarh’s Korba city on Saturday, police said. A suicide note, purportedly written by him, was found at the spot. It read, "Mujhse nahi ho paya, I am sorry, papa(I couldn’t do it, I am sorry, papa)", they said. Himanshu Kashyap, 24, was found hanging in his hostel room on the college campus within the jurisdiction of the Civil Lines police station, City Superintendent of Police Bhushan Ekka said. Citing preliminary information, the official stated that when Kashyap did not show up for his morning examination, his classmates went to his room, only to find the door locked from the inside. After repeated attempts to open it failed, they broke the door and discovered his body hanging, he said. Police subsequently reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem. A suicide note was also recovered from the room, he said. The official said an accidental death report has been registered, and a probe is underway. Dean of the college, Dr KK Sahare, said, Kashyap had failed in his 2024 first-ye…

Vikarabad man kills wife, daughter, sister-in-law before ending life A man in Vikarabad district killed his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law with an axe following domestic disputes, before ending his life by suicide. His elder daughter escaped the attack. Police registered a case and began investigation. HYDERABAD:A man murdered three of his relatives and later died by suicide at Kulkacherla mandal in Vikarabad district on Saturday night. According to police, the man Yadaiah (38), lived at Kulkacharla village along with his wife Aluvelu (32) and two daughters Aparna (13) and elder Apoorva (16). Since a few weeks there were some issues between Yadaiah and Aluvelu and the couple were frequently quarreling. The sister-in-law of Yadaiah had come to their house to sort out the issue. “On Saturday night, Yadaiah hacked his wife, daughter and sister-in-law to death with an axe. His elder daughter escaped from the house when Yadaiah tried to attack her,” said Vikarabad DSP N Srinivas. The man later hanged himself to death in a room in the house. On information the local police reached the spot and shifted the bodies for postmortem examination to mortuary.

Mother poisons two sons, attempts suicide in Telangana Poison Hyderabad: A family tragedy unfolded in Khammam district on Father’s Day when two young brothers lost their lives after allegedly being administered rat poison by their mother, who also attempted to end her life. The incident took place in Gandhi Nagar under the limits of the Khammam Three Town Police Station. The deceased children were identified as Vedik Kumar (7) and Tanishq (5), sons of Lingaraju and Swathi. According to police and family sources, Swathi allegedly gave rat poison to her two sons before consuming the substance herself. The incident is suspected to have stemmed from ongoing family disputes, though the exact circumstances are yet to be established. The children and their mother were immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. However, despite the efforts of doctors, both boys succumbed while undergoing treatment. Swathi remains hospitalized, and her condition is stated to be critical. The deaths of the two children have plunged the family and residents of Gandhi Nagar into mourning. Neighbours expressed shock over the incident, describing the brothers as cheerful and affectionate children. Police …

Fugitive criminal's wife dies by suicide, daughter critical TIRUNELVELI/TENKASI:An absconding history-sheeter’s wife, who was admitted to the Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital recently following a suicide bid, died on Tuesday. Police said the woman allegedly tried to kill her daughters, aged 14 and 15, before taking the extreme step. While the younger daughter survived, the 15-year-old’s condition is critical. After her death, two video clips purportedly of the woman blaming media and police for causing her mental stress went viral. B Josvina (30) was the wife of Balamurugan (30), a native of Kadayam in Tenkasi. He is wanted in nearly 80 criminal cases across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Balamurugan was lodged in Thrissur prison but escaped in November after assaulting Tamil Nadu police personnel, who were escorting him back to Thrissur from Aruppukkottai court. Earlier this month, more than 50 TN police personnel launched a search operation for Balamurugan in Kadayam hills based on a tip-off. Although he evaded arrest, the operation drew wide attention after five policemen got stranded on the hillock amid heavy rain and darkness. Subsequently, Josvina was questioned by police fo…

Grief-Stricken Daughter Dies By Suicide Days After Father's Murder in ... ETV Bharat / state Grief-Stricken Daughter Dies By Suicide Days After Father’s Murder in Tirunelveli; Three Arrested Arumugam, the girl's father, was a farmer from Vadakku Nellaiyappapuram and was hacked to death on March 17 by unidentified persons at a field. The arrested persons. ( ETV Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : March 23, 2026 at 3:55 AM IST 2 Min Read Tirunelveli: In a shocking incident, a nurse in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district died by suicide after the murder of her father just days ago. The woman has been identified as Baby Kani (23). Before committing the act, she wrote with a pen on the palm of her hand with an appeal to be buried with her father. Baby Kani, the girl, was a nursing professional at the Nellai Government Hospital. Arumugam, her father, was a farmer from Vadakku Nellaiyappapuram village and was hacked to death at work on March 17 by unidentified persons at a field. Kani took the extreme step on March 22. As per the girl’s family members, she was very upset after her father’s murder, and even when the family members tried to console her, she was not pacified. The …

Delhi Malviya Nagar doctor suicide found hanging latest news | India Delhi doctor commits suicide in Malviya Nagar. (Representational image) A 35-year-old doctor of a private hospital in south Delhi was found hanging from the ceiling of his residence in Malviya Nagar, police said on Saturday. Malviya Nagar police station received a call at 11.16 pm on Friday where it was informed officials that the husband of the caller's friend was not opening the door of his residence. "Police reached at the given address on the second floor of a building in Malviya Nagar and found that a person was hanging from a ceiling fan with a saree," Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Atul Kumar Thakur said. Crime team was called at the spot and the scene was  inspected. The deceased has been identified as Vivek Rai, a doctor. He used to work at Max Hospital in Saket and was living at Malviya Nagar with his wife, police said. The body was shifted to AIIMS mortuary and post-mortem of the deceased was conducted. The body was later handed over to his cousin, the DCP said. ALSO READ|Lockdown in Delhi extended by a week, tweets CM Kejriwal On searching the room, a note was found wherein no allegation…

"If Such People Come To Politics..": TVK Functionaries Including ... Home News “If Such People Come To Politics..”: TVK Functionaries Including Siblings Accused In... News State Tamil Nadu A 25-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (13 February 2025) for allegedly harassing, intimidating, and abetting the suicide of a 13-year-old girl in Narasingarayanpettai, Gingee taluk. As reported in The New Indian Express, the accused, T Saravanan, is the branch treasurer of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) and the brother-in-law of TVK Villupuram West and North District Secretary Guna Saravanan. His sister, Sangeetha, who was also booked in the case, is currently absconding. Sangeetha is the District Secretary of TVK as indicated by the victim’s mother . According to Gingee police, Saravanan had been stalking and harassing the minor for the past three months. On Monday (10 February 2025), he and his sister allegedly confronted the girl in public, pressuring her to accept his proposal and marry him. Hours later, she died by suicide at 10:30 PM after returning home. Following an investigation, police booked Saravanan and Sangeetha under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BN…

Man, Family Arrested For Harassing Woman In Uttar Pradesh - Rediff A man and two of his family members have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh after allegedly harassing and molesting a young woman, driving her to attempt suicide. Police here have arrested a man and two members of his family for allegedly harassing and molesting a young woman, apparently driving her to attempt suicide, officials said on Saturday. According to police, the victim's family members lodged a complaint at TP Nagar police station on May 28, alleging that a young man named Aditya had been stalking their 18-year-old daughter and molesting her. They alleged that whenever she resisted, he would use various mobile numbers to verbally abuse her and issue death threats. Based on the complaint, a case was registered under the relevant sections. Police said following the registration of the case, the accused Aditya, his mother Surendri and sister Archana allegedly coerced the victim and her family to withdraw the complaint. It is alleged that due to continuous mental harassment, the young woman consumed a poisonous substance in an attempt to commit suicide. A separate case has been registered in connection with …

Young woman dies by suicide after domestic quarrel, say police Home India Young woman dies by suicide after domestic quarrel, say police India Young woman dies by suicide after domestic quarrel, say police PTI 03 February, 2026 05:49 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ Tirunelveli, (Tamil Nadu) Feb 3 (PTI) An 18-year-old woman has allegedly died here by suicide due to a domestic quarrel, and there was no foul play in her death as claimed by her boyfriend, police said on Tuesday. The development comes in the wake of a charge made by a man, Anandakrishnan, who claims himself to be the boy friend of the deceased woman Srimathi. He alleged that family of the woman was opposed to their planned marriage as he belonged to a different caste and “killed her”. Show Full Article Denying this claim, a top police officer told PTI, “It is death by suicide. Investigations are on.” According to Ananthakrishnan, Sivamathi and he had been in a relationship for the last two years. “My family had accepted our marriage plan, and we were preparing to get married on February 6 at the registrar’s office. Even, we had purchased our marriage dresses,” he told reporters on…

Delhi: Doctor commits suicide, leaves note accusing AAP MLA of extortion ... A doctor allegedly committed suicide on Saturday morning in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area, police said. In a letter, the doctor has accused an AAP MLA of harassing him.The victim has been identified as Rajendra Singh (52), a resident of Durga Vihar, police added. A suicide note recovered from the victim's house stated that AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal and his associated Kapil Nagar were responsible for his death, they said."I have been a broken man for the past 5 years. Prakash Jarwal and his associated Kapil Nagar (the accused) -- gave me a death threat on July 18, 2019. In these 5 years, I also gave them Rs 5 lakh so that they do not hurt my family. I also sold a property at my village and gave the money to Kapil Nagar, which I received after selling. However, he kept threatening me through Prakash. I can't live my life in fear. I hold them accountable for my death. If there is law, both of them should be severely punished," read the victim's note.According to the police, the doctor hanged himself with the help of a rope at his house.A tenant noticed the body around 5.30 am and informed his family members, a…

Murderer of teen, grandmother attempts suicide in Pollachi COIMBATORE:The youth who murdered a 16-year-old girl and her grandmother over unrequited love attempted suicide by consuming poisonous 'arali' seeds (Oleander seeds) in Pollachi. K Abishek (24) stabbed B Kousika (16) of  Kavundampalayam, her sister Haritha (18) and their grandmother M Mayilathal (65) on Monday. While Kousika and  Mayilathal succumbed, Haritha is undergoing treatment in Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) for stab injuries. The police said Abishek of Kappalangarai had befriended the minor and subsequently developed a one-sided romantic interest in her. He went to her house with his parents to propose marriage. Kousika's family declined the proposal as she had not yet attained the legal age for marriage. Meanwhile, on Monday night, Abishek met Kousika at the backyard of her house and pressured her to marry him. A quarrel ensued between them, and in a fit of fury, he took out a knife and stabbed her multiple times. On hearing her loud cries, Mayilathal and Haritha rushed out, but they too were attacked by the accused. After the gruesome double murder, Abishek fled away from the scene, and a sea…

Drug addict charged with dowry death after he kills wife for refusing ... A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly injecting his wife with a fatal drug after she refused to give him money for substance abuse, police said. The accused, identified as Arun Sharma, was arrested from the Gurugram railway station on Friday night and later confessed to injecting his 23-year-old wife Kajal Sharma at their residence. However, investigators said the intention may have been to render her unconscious so he could take money, not necessarily to kill her, HT earlier reported. ALSO READ |Woman jumps into well with her 3 daughters in Haryana's Nuh Police said Arun, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad, had worked as a radiology technician at a hospital in Sector 9 but quit his job in November around the time of his marriage. Kajal, a nurse at the same hospital, had known him for nearly two years before they got married. According to officials, Arun was addicted to drugs and frequently demanded money from his wife, leading to repeated arguments between the couple. Earlier this month, Kajal had moved to her parents’ home due to ongoing disputes, and Arun later joined her there. On…

TVM nursing student Ammu Sajiv's death; probe handed over to Crime Branch Onmanorama Staff Published: August 09, 2025 02:46 PM IST 1 minuteRead Link Copied The State Crime Branch will investigate the alleged suicide of 22-year-old Ammu A Sajiv, who was a final-year nursing student at the Institute of Nursing Education, Chuttipara, Pathanamthitta. A native of Thiruvananthapuram, she succumbed to injuries from a fall from the top floor of a hostel building on November 15, 2024. She was initially taken to General Hospital, Pathanamthitta, from where she was referred to Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. She succumbed to wounds on the way to the hospital. Ammu, a resident of Charumoodu, Ayiroorpara, was the daughter of Sajiv, who runs a business and Radhamani, who retired as nursing superintendent from the Medical College. The Deputy Inspector General, Thiruvananthapuram range on July 27 sent a letter to the Home department to transfer the case from Pathanamthitta police to the Crime Branch. Ammu's brother Akhil and father Sajiv had raised allegations of harassment against Ammu's three classmates following her death. It was cited that complaints were filed against these studen…

Man held for dowry death after wife found dead in Shahbad Dairy A 25-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on charges of dowry death, a day after his wife was found dead at their residence in Shahbad Dairy. The victim had allegedly died by suicide but the family have alleged the foul play. The 26-year-old victim’s family has alleged that she had been a victim of domestic violence for over two years. They alleged she was also forced to have an abortion a few months ago. On Monday morning, around 2:30 am, police said that the husband informed the victim’s father that she had died by suicide. “The victim’s father and brother rushed to ESIC Hospital, Sector-15, Rohini, where doctors declared [the victim] dead on arrival,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (outer north) Hareshwar Swami said, adding that the father’s statement was recorded before the sub-divisional magistrate. Swami further said that, according to the victim’s father, 53, “His daughter was harassed by her husband, mother-in-law, and father-in-law. The in-laws allegedly demanded money to purchase a motorcycle and later asked for a TV and jewellery.” When the family refused to pay and give gifts, she was allegedly abused, …

SSI ends life by hanging in Coimbatore COIMBATORE:A special sub-inspector (SSI) ended his life by hanging in Coimbatore on Wednesday night. Police said M Chokkalingam from Pudukkottai district was working as an SSI in the Anti-Terrorism Squad and was residing with his wife in Kovaipudur. His two daughters were married and residing elsewhere with their families. On Wednesday night, around 11 pm, Chokkalingam left the house, informing his wife of going out on some official work. He was then found hanging with the saree of his wife tied to a tree at VOC Grounds. A police team on patrol noticed the cop hanging dead around 1.30 am and sent his body to Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) for post-mortem. Police said the cop had attempted suicide before also, but was saved by his wife. An inquiry is under way to ascertain the reason for his extreme step. It is said that he was depressed over the last few days.

'Papa... I Quit': 16-Year-Old JEE Aspirant From Bihar Dies Of Suicide ... One more JEE aspirant died of suicide in the coaching hub Kota, Rajasthan, by consuming poison at rented accommodation on Friday. The deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Abhishek Singh, a resident of Bhagalpur, Bihar. He was preparing for JEE in Kota since last year. The police officials said that a suicide note had been recovered from the room that read, “Papa, I can't handle it. I will not be able to pass JEE. I don't dare to tell you. I quit." He was last seen on Thursday evening. Read Also Kota: 16-Year-Old JEE Aspirant Hangs Self, Fourth ‘Suicide’ By Coaching Student Since January DSP Dharamveer Singh said that Abhishek has been living in a paying guest accommodation in the Vigyan Nagar area for the last month. He had skipped two tests. The family members have been informed and the investigation is on. So far, six students have committed suicide in Kota this year. If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, seek help here: | Mental Health Helplines

TN pharmacy student dies by suicide after being questioned over alleged ... Follow TNM’sWhatsAppchannel for news updates and story links. A student pursuing his third year of Bachelor of Pharmacy at a private college in Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu died by suicide on Monday, January 12. The deceased has been identified as Yogesh (20), son of Rangabashanam, a resident of Manappakkam in Villupuram district. Yogesh was residing in the college hostel. According to media reports, during a routine monthly inspection of hostel rooms, the college administration allegedly foundbhaang, a cannabis preparation, in Yogesh’s room. Following this, the principal and faculty members questioned him and instructed him to bring his parents to the college. Police said Yogesh was under severe mental distress, fearing that his education and future would be jeopardised if his parents were informed about the incident. He later died by suicide. However, according to a Times of India report, Yogesh’s father has filed a complaint alleging that his son did not take the step on his own. He has accused the college authorities of assaulting Yogesh in front of other students during the inquiry, claiming t…

36-year-old man dies by suicide after killing his 3 daughters in Tamil ... A 36-year-old man died by suicide after murdering his three daughters with a sickle on Monday night in Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal district, police said on Tuesday, adding that they suspected his inability to pay his debts to have contributed to his decision. The man was a farmer who resided with his wife, three daughters (8, 6 and 5 years old) and a one-year-old son in Rasipuram taluk, police said. “Last night, while his three daughters were sleeping, he used a sickle to cut their necks before consuming pesticide,” said the investigating officer in Rasipuram, who did not wish to be named. “His wife and son were in another room.” The officer added that the wife had tried to enter the room upon hearing screams, but was reportedly unable to do so. “He had a house loan of more than₹13.5 lakh. He had also borrowed money through his mother and sister from various cooperatives and women self-help groups and he was unable to repay,” he said. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), police said. Police sent the four bodies to Namakkal Government Hospital for post-mortem,…

Mother poisons two sons, attempts suicide in Telangana H yderabad: A family tragedy unfolded in Khammam district on Father's Day when two young brothers lost their lives after allegedly being administered rat poison by their mother, who also attempted to end her life. Advertisement The incident took place in Gandhi Nagar under the limits of the Khammam Three Town Police Station. The deceased children were identified as Vedik Kumar (7) and Tanishq (5), sons of Lingaraju and Swathi. According to police and family sources, Swathi allegedly gave rat poison to her two sons before consuming the substance herself. The incident is suspected to have stemmed from ongoing family disputes, though the exact circumstances are yet to be established. IMD Hyderabad forecasts heavy rains till June 27 The children and their mother were immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. However, despite the efforts of doctors, both boys succumbed while undergoing treatment. Swathi remains hospitalized, and her condition is stated to be critical. The deaths of the two children have plunged the family and residents of Gandhi Nagar into mourning. Neighbours expressed shock over the incident, describing th…

'Only God knows what happened that day': Gurgaon techie kills wife and ... On September 28, Delhi resident Deepak Gupta was enjoying his Sunday off as usual when he received a call around 4pm. It was his cousin Vinay Kumar Agrahari on the line. What Vinay told Deepak next was something he was not prepared for. Vinay’s brother Ajay Kumar and the latter’s wife Sweety Sharma, residents of Gurgaon, were dead. According to the police, Ajay, a software engineer, had allegedly strangled his wife to death before dying by suicide at their rented apartment at a housing complex in Sector 37D. The bodies of Ajay, 33, and 28-year-old Sweety, also a tech professional, were discovered after a friend fromBengalurualerted the authorities upon receiving a purported video message from the engineer confessing to his wife’s murder and his intention to end his own life, officers said. Deepak said that Ajay has always been someone who preferred keeping to himself. “He was very studious and kept to himself. I got a call from Vinay, saying the video was being circulated and I should reach (Gurgaon) fast. I didn’t even know his address in Gurgaon or where he worked there. As for what happened between the…

TN man cleared of charges of raping minor daughter commits suicide A 65 year-old man, who was cleared by the CB-CID wing of Tamil Nadu police of charges of raping his minor daughter, allegedly committed suicide at Sivaganga, police said on Monday. Police said Muthupandi consumed poison in his house on Saturday night and died at local government hospital today without responding to treatment. Local Police had initially charged Muthupandi with raping his daughter and sexually abusing her repeatedly and arrested him in October last year. However, the CB-CID, which took over the investigation after the matter was taken to the High Court, dropped his name as his daughter deposed before a magistrate court that she had lodged the complaint against him due to pressure from police. The teenaged girl was gang raped by several persons, including a sub-inspector of police, - who had been arrested and suspended. Muthpandi, his son and a few others were arrested in connection with the case.

Thiruvananthapuram woman death: Husband arrested in abetment of ... Thiruvananthapuram woman death case: Husband arrested, charged with abetment of suicide # News Desk Athul, Aarathi-Photo of injuries Thiruvananthapuram: Police have arrested the husband of a 26-year-old woman who was found hanging at her rented home in Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram, after her family alleged that she had been subjected to domestic abuse. The accused, Athul, was initially taken into custody by Fort Police following the woman's death. His arrest has now been formally recorded on a charge of abetment of suicide. The woman, Aarathi, a native of Varkala, was found hanging at the rented house in Chiramukku, Attukal, on Friday evening. She was the daughter of Baiju and Jinu, residents of Vadasserikonam in Varkala. Family alleges repeated physical abuse According to her family, Aarathi married Athul, a native of Bharathannoor in Kallara, in December 2024. The couple had been living in the rented house for about six months. Her relatives alleged that Athul had repeatedly assaulted her after their marriage for various reasons. They claimed he frequently consumed alcohol and physically abused her over trivial i…