23-Year-Old Wife Of International Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide In Haryana
The wife of an international kabaddi player died by suicide in Haryana, marking the second such incident in the region within days. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, which follow reports of domestic harassment in a separate case in Dehradun.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding domestic violence and mental health support systems in India.
The 23-year-old wife of international kabaddi player Sheelu Balhara allegedly died by suicide at their home in Haryana's Rohtak district on Friday afternoon.Muskan, a resident of Rohtak's Meham area, married Sheelu in December 2023. The couple welcomed their son, Hardik, in November last year. Police reached the spot after receiving information, and a forensic team was called in to investigate the case. The reason behind the suicide is not yet known. According to reports, Muskan had posted a reel on a Punjabi song just a day before taking the step. The incident comes days after a government teacher died by suicide in Dehradun, allegedly because she was being harassed by her husband and in-laws.Srishti Kandhari married Saurabh Raturi, who is also a government employee, in November last year.
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