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Man hangs self, writes name of Kotla SHO on his room’s wall

Accused officer Yadav was the investigating officer in the high-profile Sunanda Pushkar murder case.

14 Oct 2018 2:35 AM

After coming to know of the death of her husband, his wife P Varalakshmi, 56, also killed herself by jumping in front of another train at the same spot, police said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Retired Andhra Pradesh judge, wife commit suicide by jumping in front of train

Resident of Tirupati, former judicial official P Sudhakar, was found lying dead on a rail track between Tirupati-Renigunta.

06 Oct 2018 1:09 PM

Anissia Batra, 32, who worked with a German airline, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the terrace of her home in south Delhi's Panchsheel Park. (Facebook | Screengrab | Anissia Batra)

‘Shocking facts’ in Delhi air hostess Anissia Batra death: SC on in-laws’ plea

Supreme Court observed that the WhatsApp messages and emails of Anissia Batra on record revealed 'shocking facts'.

04 Oct 2018 8:45 PM

A few days back, Kumar's wife suspected that he was regularly chatting with a woman while led to heated argument between them. (Representational Image)

Wife objects to WhatsApp chat, Hyderabad man, his girlfriend commit suicide

The man allegedly hanged himself to death in his house on Saturday while his childhood friend got depressed and consumed toxic substance.

01 Oct 2018 8:46 AM

The police have found a suicide note, in which the deceased Monica has said that she was being mentally tortured by her senior police officers.

UP woman cop hangs self, blames her seniors

Monica, a 2016 batch constable, belongs to Hardoi district but was posted in Haidergarh in Barabanki.

01 Oct 2018 6:42 AM

It may be recalled that earlier this month, a 30-year-old IPS officer Surendra Kumar Das, posted as SP (East) in Kanpur, had attempted to commit suicide and died five days later on September 10 during treatment.

UP district SDM shoots himself with guard’s gun

Lalitpur SP Om Prakash Singh said that the SDM had returned home and ordered lunch to be laid.

01 Oct 2018 5:23 AM

The man learnt that the accused had told some youths in the village about the incident, and probably because of the shame he felt, he hanged himself, police said. (Representational Image)

Chhattisgarh: 21-yr-old ends life after girlfriend is gang-raped; two held

The accused allegedly thrashed the couple and raped the girl in front of her boyfriend before leaving them at the spot.

14 Sep 2018 11:16 AM

The students called hostel authorities and security guards, who spotted her from the outside the window, hanging from the ceiling fan. (Representational Image)

IIT-Guwahati student from Karnataka hangs self in hostel room

Police said that 18-year-old Nagashree S C left behind a note stating that she wanted to be a teacher and not an engineer.

12 Sep 2018 9:07 PM

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Chronic pain may contribute to suicide, study warns

Back pain, cancer pain and arthritis pain accounted for a large proportion of the chronic pain conditions.

12 Sep 2018 11:39 AM

The charred bodies of the woman of Athani Colony and Suresh were found in the deserted field in Madesan Thottam in area Monday morning. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu couple, questioned on extra-marital affair, electrocute selves: cops

The two were suspected to have taken the step as woman's husband had reprimanded them after coming to know about their illicit relationship.

10 Sep 2018 5:10 PM

Surendra Kumar Das was posted in Kanpur as Superintendent of Police City (East) and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital after consuming poisonous substance on Wednesday. (Photo: File | ANI)

UP police officer dies four days after consuming rat poison over marital discord

'CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed deepest condolence to family members of young IPS officer on his demise, an official spokesman said.

09 Sep 2018 4:15 PM

Soldiers who attempt suicide often have no history of mental health issues

Work stress might also play a role.

07 Sep 2018 3:09 PM

The police have also found out that 38-year-old Payel Chakraborty, who recently separated from her husband, is survived by a two-year-old son. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab | Payel Chakraborty)

38-yr-old TV actor found hanging in her hotel room in Siliguri

Chakraborty, a resident of South Kolkata, has appeared in multiple TV soaps and web series.

06 Sep 2018 5:55 PM

Special police forces leave after searching the apartment of a man who tried to attack a police station in Cornella near the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on August 20, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Knife attacker in Spain town was gay and suicidal, says wife: reports

29-yr-old Algerian man, identified by media as Abdelouahab Taib, invoked name of Allah during the assault in town of Cornella de Llobregat,

22 Aug 2018 11:13 AM

When the crime team reached the spot, they learnt that the door was locked from inside.

PA of Union minister ends life in South Delhi

Kumar is survived by his wife Shivani and a six-month-old son, the police said.

22 Aug 2018 2:41 AM

Police say the house in Dhumanganj was bolted from inside and they had to break through the door. (Twitter | @ANINewsUP)

Allahabad man kills wife, 3 daughters, stuffs bodies inside fridge, almirah

'It seems that the man, killed his wife and three daughters, and later committed suicide,' police said.

21 Aug 2018 10:31 AM

Meanwhile, the Central Railway (CR) ordered probe into his allegations. (Representational image)

Denied leave, trackman jumps in front of train

Solapur ADRM has been sent to the spot to enquire into the allegation.

16 Aug 2018 6:33 AM

Russell worked for Horizon Airlines, a sister carrier of Alaska Airlines, as a ground service agent who helped baggage handlers and was part of Horizon’s tow team, which moved planes around on the tarmac. (Photo: AP)

‘Got few screws loose’: Man who stole Alaska Airlines flight said calmly before crash

Though authorities haven’t officially named the suspect, family and local media reported his identity as Richard Russell.

12 Aug 2018 3:14 PM

Link between palliative care and suicide risk in cancer patients

Several medical societies recommend palliative care for all patients with advanced stage lung cancer.

12 Aug 2018 11:42 AM

It’s possible that parents’ attitude towards religion is protective because it could be delivering a sense of community. (Photo: AFP)

Parents' spirituality or religion tied to lower suicide risk in kids

Religion embeds you in a community of like-minded people.

11 Aug 2018 2:23 PM

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