Hazaribagh reports over 31 suicides in 3 months

• Over 31 suicides reported in Hazaribagh district within the last three months
• Young men and women, including students, constitute the majority of victims
• Mental stress and domestic disputes identified as primary factors behind the surge

In a disturbing revelation, Hazaribagh district has witnessed a significant spike in suicides over the past three months, with the post-mortem register of Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College Hospital documenting over 31 cases. The victims, predominantly young men and women, employed various methods, including poison consumption and hanging. The prevailing reasons behind these tragic incidents were identified as mental stress and domestic disputes.

Local Dr. Devendra Singh Dev emphasized the urgent need for counseling to address the growing mental health crisis, noting that individuals resort to such extreme measures when overwhelmed by emotions.Hazaribagh SP Manoj Ratan Chauth expressed concern over the escalating trend, highlighting that students comprised the largest demographic among the victims.