mental health issues

  • Kolkata Family Discovered Living With Decomposed Body: A Disturbing Mental Health Tragedy

    Kolkata Family Discovered Living With Decomposed Body: A Disturbing Mental Health Tragedy

    Dec 09, 2025 08:39 pm CST

    In a shocking incident reminiscent of Kolkata's infamous 2015 Robinson Street case, police discovered a mother and daughter living with the decomposed body of their 64-year-old family member in Bosepukur. Authorities believe mental health issues affected all three family members, who had been living in isolation with minimal contact with the outside world. The investigation continues as police await autopsy results to determine the exact cause and time of death.

  • Elderly Woman in Himachal Pradesh Takes Her Life After Binding Her Limbs: A Tragic Rural Suicide Case

    Elderly Woman in Himachal Pradesh Takes Her Life After Binding Her Limbs: A Tragic Rural Suicide Case

    Nov 26, 2025 01:28 am CST

    A disturbing suicide case has emerged from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district where a 62-year-old woman, Shakuntala Devi, consumed insecticide after methodically binding her hands and legs with tape. Police investigation revealed she had called her husband beforehand, but her warning wasn't taken seriously. The case highlights concerning patterns as authorities noted a relative had died similarly three years prior. Forensic teams are continuing their investigation into this tragic rural suicide.

  • 19-Year-Old Murders Pregnant Minor Girlfriend with Axe in Jharkhand: A Case of Family Pressure and Mental Distress

    19-Year-Old Murders Pregnant Minor Girlfriend with Axe in Jharkhand: A Case of Family Pressure and Mental Distress

    Nov 05, 2025 03:02 am CST

    In a shocking incident in Jharkhand's Gumla district, 19-year-old Suman Yadav allegedly murdered his 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend Anshika Tirki with an axe following an argument. The victim, from Chhattisgarh, had been staying with the accused for a week. Police reported that Yadav, who remained at the scene until arrest, confessed to the crime, citing guilt and fear of family dishonor over the minor's pregnancy. The case involves complex factors including mental health issues and societal pressure.

  • 34-Year-Old Man Dies By Suicide in Bengaluru Mall: Mental Health Awareness and Support Resources

    34-Year-Old Man Dies By Suicide in Bengaluru Mall: Mental Health Awareness and Support Resources

    Oct 20, 2025 11:32 pm CST

    A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru where a 34-year-old former engineering student with a history of psychological issues took his own life at GT Mall. The article provides details about the incident and lists mental health helplines for those in need of support, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and timely intervention.

  • Violent Family Land Dispute in Kerala: Son Attacks Father and Holds Police at Bay for Hours

    Violent Family Land Dispute in Kerala: Son Attacks Father and Holds Police at Bay for Hours

    Oct 05, 2025 02:43 am CST

    A property dispute in Thrissur, Kerala turned violent when a man attacked his father with a machete over land documents and then barricaded himself for hours threatening suicide. The father remains in critical condition while police suspect the attacker may have mental health issues. The dramatic standoff ended when authorities convinced the man to surrender after a three-hour negotiation.

  • Human Remains of Travis Decker Identified: Former Soldier Wanted for Murdering His Three Young Daughters Found Dead in Washington Mountains

    Human Remains of Travis Decker Identified: Former Soldier Wanted for Murdering His Three Young Daughters Found Dead in Washington Mountains

    Sep 26, 2025 03:59 pm CST

    Forensic tests have confirmed that remains discovered on a remote mountainside in Washington state belong to Travis Decker, a 32-year-old former soldier who was wanted for the murder of his three daughters aged 5-9. After a three-month search spanning hundreds of square miles, Decker's body was found less than a mile from where his daughters' bodies were discovered in June. The former Army infantryman with wilderness survival training had been experiencing deteriorating mental health prior to the murders. Authorities continue investigating the cause and timing of his death.