death by suicide

A 25-year-old makeup artist tragically died by suicide in Delhi's Nihal Vihar. Police discovered a suicide note at the scene, reportedly naming an acquaintance and suggesting their involvement. Authorities are investigating the incident as abetment to suicide and are in the process of registering a case based on these findings.

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Following a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the CBI has assumed control of the investigation into the tragic suicide of liquor contractor Dinesh Makwana. The court voiced strong disapproval of the local police's ineffectiveness, highlighting the delays and their unwillingness to file an FIR in connection with a concerning suicide video.

A 16-year-old student was found dead in a Lucknow hostel, with police investigating after her family allegedly tried to move the body for cremation without informing authorities. A note reading “I quit” was found in her room, considered a potential suicide note. The post-mortem and forensic reports are awaited.

An Associated Press investigation reveals a surge in detainee suicides within ICE custody since January 2025, with at least 10 men dying by self-harm. Experts cite systemic failures in mental health care, delayed screenings, and isolation contributing to these preventable deaths.

Kolkata police have concluded that filmmaker Anik Dutta's death was a suicide. Investigations revealed a note, slippers on the roof, and CCTV footage showing Dutta proceeding directly to the rooftop. The postmortem report confirms injuries consistent with a fall from a significant height, solidifying the suicide theory.

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A 49-year-old woman was found dead in her Bengaluru flat, with her family alleging her boyfriend's continuous mental harassment led to her suicide. The deceased, Manisha Prasad, left a note blaming her lover, Harshvardhan Singh Bansal, for her death. Her uncle stated she was in a live-in relationship with Bansal and he was harassing her regularly.

Renowned filmmaker Anik Dutta, celebrated for his political satire, has passed away after a fall from a Kolkata building. Police are investigating the incident, which appears to be a suicide, with a note found on the roof. Dutta, known for films like 'Bhooter Bhabishyat', had a distinguished career and was a critic of political interference in cinema.

A 18-year-old BCA student, Pankaj Kumar Singh, was found dead in his private Hazaribag hostel room late Saturday. The tech-savvy student, who had developed a hostel-finding app, was residing alone. Police are investigating the cause of death after the room was opened by his family. A forensic examination is planned.