Tragic Incident in Bengaluru: Mother and Infant Found Dead
'I Am Responsible': Bengaluru Techie Dies By Suicide After Her Infant Drowns In Bucket
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In Bengaluru, India, a 29-year-old software professional, Pratibha, and her 11-month-old son, Agastya, were found dead in a suspected case of suicide following a tragic accident. Pratibha reportedly felt responsible for her child's accidental drowning in a bucket while she was briefly away.
- 01Pratibha, a 29-year-old software professional, and her infant son were found dead at their home in Bengaluru.
- 02The incident began when Agastya drowned in a bucket while Pratibha was outside collecting clothes.
- 03Overcome with grief, Pratibha took her own life after the accident.
- 04A suicide note indicated she felt responsible for her child's death.
- 05The family had been living in the rented flat for four years.
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A heartbreaking incident occurred in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, where Pratibha, a 29-year-old software professional, and her 11-month-old son, Agastya, were found dead in their home. The tragedy unfolded when Agastya accidentally drowned in a bucket while Pratibha was outside on the terrace collecting dried clothes. Upon discovering her child unresponsive, Pratibha, overwhelmed by grief, attempted suicide by slitting her wrist and consuming tablets before ultimately hanging herself. Her husband, Mahantesh, found them when he returned home and noticed the door locked from the inside. Police recovered a suicide note in which Pratibha expressed her feelings of responsibility for the incident. An investigation is ongoing, and the family had been residing in the rented flat for the past four years.
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This tragic event highlights the need for mental health support and awareness, especially for parents dealing with grief and trauma.
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