A Panipat couple died by suicide after months of alleged harassment by their daughter-in-law and her family, police say. Authorities are investigating how the couple’s love marriage deteriorated amid reported lifestyle clashes and the daughter-in-law’s social media behavior. The family claims bullying and assault pushed them to extreme distress, and cases have been registered against four people for abetment to suicide.
Suicide deaths in India’s farm sector declined slightly in 2024 for the second straight year, with NCRB data recording 10,546 cases. Maharashtra reported the highest number of farmer suicides, followed by Karnataka, while several states recorded none. Crop insurance and income support schemes are cited as possible contributors to the reduction.
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A Delhi judicial officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead in Safdarjung, with police treating it as a suicide case while investigating all angles. Sharma’s family alleges harassment linked to his wife and her IAS sister, citing ongoing domestic disputes. His father received a distress call before discovering his son. Sharma joined Delhi Judicial Services in 2021.
After Delhi judge Aman Kumar Sharma died by suicide, family members claim he was under severe mental distress and faced harassment at home in recent months. Allegations include domestic conflict and interference, with an in law accusing the wife’s sister of being “controlling” over the household. Authorities have not confirmed the claims yet.
A Delhi judicial officer, Judge Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead by suicide in the Safdarjung area on Saturday, police said. Initial reports indicate he was discovered hanging at the location. Delhi Police have confirmed the death and registered the case as suicide, with further investigation underway to understand the circumstances leading to the incident.
A 26-year-old unemployed Indian man, Iraganaboyina Chanda, allegedly died by suicide in the United States after struggling to secure employment following his post-graduation. Reports say he was under severe financial stress, with a debt-ridden father adding to the pressure. The incident has sparked concern over mental health support for overseas job seekers.
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A 36-year-old software engineer in Hyderabad, identified as Seetharam, allegedly died by suicide after jumping into Hussain Sagar lake. Police reportedly found a 19-page note detailing marital discord, allegations of multiple affairs, and deep emotional distress. The case has sparked wider scrutiny of mental health support and the risks of mishandling private digital content during relationship breakdowns.
A woman in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, died by suicide and left behind a 12-page note reportedly blaming her Bengaluru-based techie fiancé. Allegations say he told her he had no feelings, cited past relationships with multiple women, and pressured her to call off the wedding. Police have taken note of the claims as the case deepens.
A JEE aspirant identified as Saurabh Kumar was found dead allegedly by suicide in Patna near the Gandhi Maidan Police Station area. Police say his cousins discovered him after he returned from coaching. Investigators recovered a suicide note from the room in which Kumar reportedly blamed academic pressure and wrote that no one else was responsible.
A 24-year-old lawyer in Kanpur died after jumping from a court building, according to police. Before the incident, he posted a two-page suicide note on his WhatsApp status, alleging his father subjected him to ongoing mental harassment and torture since childhood. Authorities say the note details multiple instances, and investigations are ongoing to verify the claims and determine culpability.
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