Bengaluru’s Koramangala police have registered a murder case after Archana Dhiman, a 28-year-old air hostess from Himachal Pradesh died under mysterious circumstances on March 11. The police had detained her boyfriend, Adesh, a software professional, who had taken her to a private hospital where she was declared brought dead. Archana's mother had filed a complaint against Adesh, alleging that he pushed her daughter off the fourth floor after a spat. Archana had returned to Bengaluru from Dubai four days prior to the incident.
The incident occurred around midnight on March 11 when Archana allegedly fell from the fourth floor of the Renuka Residency apartment where Adesh lived. According to the Times of India, Adesh had called the police control room after Archana's fall and subsequently rushed her to the hospital. He was then detained by the police. Adesh, who is from Kasaragod district in Kerala, had met Archana through a dating app, and they had been in a romantic relationship for the past seven months.
On the day of the incident, the couple had reportedly gone to Forum Mall and returned home after watching a movie before partying late into the night and getting into an argument.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222
Kerala
Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm
Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.
24x7 Helpline: 9820466726
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