In a very sad incident in Madhya Pradesh, the daughter-in-law of a minister was found hanging at their ancestral home in Shajapur. This incident took place on Tuesday morning and a case has been registered. However, the reason for the suicide is yet to be known as the investigation is ongoing. The deceased has been identified as 23- year old, Savita Parmar.
According to News reports, Savita is the daughter-in-law of Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar. She had been married to his son Devraj Parmar for the past three years.
Suicides across the world is a serious problem. You will be surprised to know that the suicide rates have only been increasing in our country. According to the research by Macrotrends, India’s suicide rate for 2019 was 12.70, a 0.79% increase from 2018. Another report by Hindustan Times, states that India witnessed the 4th highest annual spike in suicidal deaths in 2020. Various NGOs are working towards suicide prevention and helping people cope with mental health issues. The Indian government is also working on reducing suicides. Any person dealing with suicidal tendencies or if you know someone facing the issue can visit this link for help- National Institute of Mental Health
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a raging issue among any and every age group. It is a concern that has recently started to gain its due acknowledgement in India, but clearly needs more focus and efforts.
