A family of four were found dead in Bengaluru’s Sadashivnagar on Monday, January 6. The deceased have been identified as 38-year-old Anoop from Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, his wife 35-year-old Raakhi, their daughter, aged five years, and their son aged two years.
Sadashivanagar police told the media that according to house help, the couple were allegedly distraught over the condition of their daughter, who was said to have disabilities. The bodies were discovered when the house help came on Monday morning and did not get any response from the family. She immediately informed the police upon discovering the bodies.
Sadashivanagar police, who suspect the deaths to be a case of murder-suicide, are investigating the possible reasons for their deaths.
On August 3, 2023, a shocking incident of a 31-year-old software professional ending his life after killing his wife and two daughters was reported in Kadugodi police station limits of Bengaluru.
In another incident, a 24-year-old techie working with a reputed IT company died by suicide after inhaling helium gas in a hotel in Bengaluru on August 20, 2024.
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
Click here for working helplines across India.
(With inputs from IANS)