A family of five, including a couple and their three children, was found dead in their home in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, in a suspected mass suicide. Police are investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting a suicide.
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On Monday, Mumbai police announced the alleged suicide of Bollywood actor Noor Malabika Das, 31, in her Oshiwara flat. An investigation revealed that she hanged herself from the ceiling fan on Tuesday evening. Noor’s decomposed body was found on Friday evening after neighbors reported a foul smell from her apartment. No suicide note was found, and an accidental death report (ADR) has been registered. Noor, originally from Assam, had worked in hospitality in Cairo before entering Bollywood. She had roles in the web series ‘The Trial,’ ‘Siskiyaan,’ ‘Walkaman Upaya,’ and ‘Charamsukh.’ Beyond acting, she was an avid singer, writer, and cook, and she held a passion for fitness. She had a crown tattoo on her wrist with her name beneath it, which symbolized her unique identity and journey. According to police, Noor suffered from depression and was taking medication.
French artist Ben, renowned for his painted slogans, died by suicide at age 88, hours after the passing of his wife. Ben, also known as Ben Vautier, was a proponent of blurring the line between art and everyday life, with his work appearing on a wide range of objects. His distinctive cursive script and provocative slogans, such as ‘What is the use of art?’ and ‘What are you doing here?’, left an enduring mark on the art world.
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Saurabh Meena, has been arrested in Noida in connection with the alleged suicide of a woman, Shilpa Gautam, at his flat. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when Gautam’s body was found hanging from the ceiling of a flat in Lotus Boulevard Society. Meena, a 2016-batch IRS officer posted in Delhi, initially claimed that Gautam had committed suicide. However, Gautam’s family has alleged that Meena killed her and staged it as a suicide. The police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, including reviewing CCTV footage and analyzing the data from both Meena’s and Gautam’s mobile phones.
John Barnett, a former Boeing employee and whistleblower, died by suicide earlier this year. His lawyers have accused Boeing of being responsible for his death, citing a suicide note that he penned before taking his own life. Barnett’s concerns about Boeing’s production standards and his subsequent retaliation by the company are believed to have contributed to his mental state. The suicide note, which was leaked, expresses Barnett’s anger towards Boeing and his love for his family and friends.
Prakash Kapde, a State Reserve Police Force jawan assigned to protect cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has allegedly taken his own life in Jamner. Kapde used his service weapon to shoot himself in the neck during a visit to his hometown. The incident occurred at 1:30 AM, with investigations underway to determine the motive behind his actions.
Footballer Will Vaulks opens up about the devastating impact of suicide, after both of his grandfathers took their own lives. He wants to prevent other people from leaving the same devastation and plans to train up in suicide prevention. “There is so much that they have missed out on; me playing professional football, my sister becoming a doctor, my brother Ollie running his own business, grandchildren, all of it; missed.”
A mother shares her heart-wrenching journey after losing her daughter, Jesse, to suicide at the age of 14. She recounts the early warning signs her daughter displayed and the challenges she faced in accessing mental health support. The mother emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, providing more resources and education, and supporting organizations like NSPCC and Childline in their efforts to help young people in need.
The Telangana Director General of Police has announced that the state police will conduct a further investigation into the 2016 death of University of Hyderabad PhD scholar Rohith Vemula. This decision comes after the police filed a closure report in their initial investigation, claiming that Vemula was not a Dalit and died by suicide. Vemula’s family had raised doubts about the police’s findings, leading to the decision to reinvestigate the case.
A young girl in Haryana, India, tragically ended her own life days after the passing of her cherished pet dog. The 12-year-old’s deep affection for her furry companion had left her inconsolable, leading to a loss of appetite and signs of depression. When her mother and sister left home for a short errand, the overwhelmed girl made the heartbreaking decision to take her own life.