Kochi: A man and his four-year-old son were found hanging in their rented accommodation in Varapuzha on Wednesday morning, in a suspected case of murder-suicide, police reported. The 41-year-old man and his son had moved from Malappuram three weeks ago, while the rest of their family remains in Malappuram.
Neighbors discovered the bodies after the man had not answered his phone since Tuesday night. Police are conducting inquest proceedings to gather more details.
If you are feeling suicidal or have suicidal thoughts, please know that you are not alone and there is help available. You can call any of the following helpline numbers in India to talk to someone who will listen to you and support you.
1. National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1800-121-3667. This is a toll-free number that provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
2. Aasra: 9820466726. This is a 24/7 helpline that offers non-judgmental and non-critical listening to anyone who needs emotional support
3. iCall: 022-25521111. This is a helpline run by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences that offers professional counselling, information and referrals to anyone in need of mental health care. It operates from Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm
Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of these helplines if you are feeling suicidal. You are valuable and your life matters.
