A 26-year-old student preparing for civil services exams in Delhi died by suicide, leaving behind a note detailing her struggles with depression and systemic issues. She urged the government to address exam fraud, create job opportunities, reduce student housing costs, and even legalize euthanasia. The case highlights the immense pressure faced by aspiring civil servants in India, leading to calls for systemic changes.
A couple in their mid-fifties was found dead in a Goregaon housing society on Friday. The husband, Kishore Pednekar (56), was found lying near some potted plants in the compound, while his wife, Rajshree Pednekar (54), was found dead in their third-floor flat. Police suspect Kishore jumped off the building and Rajshree was strangled. Investigations are ongoing to determine the sequence of events leading to the deaths.
A couple in their mid-fifties was found dead in a Goregaon housing society on Friday. Police suspect the husband jumped off the building while the wife was strangled to death. Investigations are ongoing to determine the sequence of events leading to the deaths.
A 36-year-old IT professional, Vishal Pramod Salvi, took his own life by jumping into a riverbed in Pune after allegedly being consistently harassed and humiliated by his manager, Zeeshan Haider. Salvi had recently been fired from his job and cited the manager’s threats and public humiliation as the reason for his suicide. A case has been registered against Haider under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide.
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.
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.
