A couple in Mandya, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after hanging themselves in their home following a family dispute. Their two-year-old daughter survived an apparent attempt on her life.
Three members of a family were found dead in a locked room in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district, with police suspecting a suicide pact driven by financial difficulties.
The alleged suicide of a first-year BDS student in Kerala has sparked outrage and prompted investigations into claims of caste-based harassment. The Chief Minister has condemned the incident, and various organisations are offering support to the student's family and calling for measures to prevent future occurrences.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that marital discord alone is insufficient grounds to accuse a spouse of abetting suicide, emphasising the need for direct instigation or incitement.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, have launched an investigation into Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj RL, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment from faculty members. The college has suspended two faculty members and is cooperating with the police investigation.
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kasaragod, Kerala, was found dead in a river, prompting his family to allege suicide due to excessive work pressure related to election duties. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 28-year-old man and his two minor sons were found dead in a canal in Nashik district, Maharashtra, with police investigating a possible suicide. The man had left home after a dispute with his wife, and one child remains missing.
Five members of a family, including three children, were found dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police suspect a suicide pact involving poisoning and hanging.
A 40-year-old man in Telangana allegedly killed his wife and two children before dying by suicide due to mounting debts, police said.
The wife of a state employee who allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar is demanding a CBI probe into his death. The deceased, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, claimed harassment in a video before his death.
A 29-year-old doctor, originally from Tamil Nadu and pursuing his MD in Meerut, was found dead in his rented accommodation in a suspected suicide case.
A 30-year-old woman in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide due to depression following her husband's death earlier this month. She posted a video on Facebook expressing her inability to live without him before taking her own life.
A 44-year-old woman in Kurukshetra allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by visa agents who took a large sum of money from her family with the promise of sending her son to Australia. The agents allegedly failed to deliver on their promise and refused to return the money and documents.
Former Punjab minister and AAP MLA Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The arrest follows accusations of harassment and pressure related to a warehouse tender.
Opposition parties in Punjab are criticising Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for refusing to order a CBI investigation into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official, alleging a cover-up to protect a former minister.
A 29-year-old woman was found dead at her in-laws' home in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. While the in-laws claim suicide, the woman's mother has alleged murder due to dowry harassment, leading to a police investigation.
A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.
A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.
Samarth Singh, accused in the dowry death case of his wife Twisha Sharma, surrendered in Jabalpur district court after withdrawing his pre-arrest bail application.
Police are questioning retired judge Giribala Singh and her lawyer son Samarth Singh in connection with the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her in-laws' residence. The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into the case, which has garnered significant public attention.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the suicide of an intern doctor at AIIMS Rajkot, who left a note alleging assault by classmates.
A 57-year-old inmate at Mathura district jail died after allegedly attempting suicide inside his barrack. Preliminary investigations suggest the inmate was stressed due to delays in his case proceedings and disappointment over not getting bail.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, are investigating Kannur Dental College faculty after a first-year student died in a suspected suicide, with allegations of emotional harassment and discrimination.
A 45-year-old man in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his two young children before taking his own life in a rented house. Police are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident.
A young couple was found dead, hanging from a tree in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide due to a romantic relationship opposed by family members.
The CBI recreated the crime scene related to the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide at her marital home. The agency used dummies and involved the husband and mother-in-law in the recreation to understand the events leading to her death.
A 27-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly committed suicide after an astrologer predicted marital problems, leading to distress and the tragic event.
A 25-year-old student in Nanded, Maharashtra, died by suicide, prompting police to book a local NCP leader for alleged abetment. The student's father claims the hostel owner repeatedly pressured her over unpaid fees.
A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly shot and killed his sister-in-law before taking his own life in a suspected love affair case, according to police reports.
The charred remains of a 60-year-old man were discovered in a sugarcane field in Beed, Maharashtra. Police suspect suicide due to the man's illness and mental distress.
A man in Bengaluru allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute and then died by suicide. The couple, originally from Odisha, were found dead in their rented home in Anekal taluk. Police investigation revealed a fight preceded the wife's death, after which the husband recorded a video and left a suicide note before taking his own life.
Sri Lankan opposition leaders are protesting the detention and alleged mistreatment of former state intelligence chief Suresh Sallay, who was hospitalised after a hunger strike. Sallay was arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings investigation, and his wife has raised concerns about his treatment and restricted access.
A 52-year-old man in Odisha, India, allegedly died by suicide after killing his wife, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter following a domestic dispute. He was found hiding atop a water tank and consumed poison during a rescue attempt.
Former model and actor Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal due to alleged dowry harassment, was cremated after a second postmortem. Her family accuses her in-laws of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide, while the in-laws claim she suffered from drug addiction.
A sanitation worker in Ulhasnagar was fatally stabbed while on duty, leading to his wife's suicide upon hearing the news. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder.
Madhya Pradesh police have issued a Look Out Circular (LoC) against Samarth Singh, the absconding husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide after being harassed for dowry. The cash reward for information leading to his arrest has been increased to Rs 30,000.
A 35-year-old transgender person, Radhika Mohan Jadhav, died by suicide in a Nagpur hospital after losing both legs in a train accident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
A 20-year-old domestic help was found dead in her employer's residence in Gurugram, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.
A 21-year-old man in Palghar district allegedly committed suicide after being scolded by his mother, according to police reports.
A 24-year-old security guard was found dead in a rented room in Delhi's Asola village, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.
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