Today, Pratap, the son-in-law of former BJP minister BC Patil, ended his life tragically by consuming poison in his car near a forest area in Arakere, Honnali taluk of Davanagere. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM, following which Pratap informed his family of his intentions over the phone. No suicide note was discovered at the scene. The police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the reasons that led to Pratap’s decision to take his own life.
In a separate development, the court has granted bail to Rajesh Shah, father of the absconding accused Mihir Shah, on a provisional cash bond of Rs 15,000.
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.