Final farewell on facebook: Himachal Girl’s suicide shocks state
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Shimla, June 28,
A 19-year-old girl from Shadiyana Panchayat near Subathu, Solan district, died by suicide after livestreaming the act on Facebook, sending shockwaves across Himachal Pradesh. The girl, who was reportedly preparing for the upcoming police recruitment exam, appeared distressed in the video and spoke at length about her unhappiness. She repeatedly said, “I am leaving this world today, I am very unhappy with my life… this is no one’s fault, I am doing this of my own free will.” The Facebook Live continued for nearly an hour and a half, during which she received multiple phone calls but chose not to answer them. Eventually, she climbed onto a stool, tied her dupatta around her neck, and hanged herself from the ceiling fan, all while the livestream continued.
At the time of the incident, her mother was shopping in the nearby Subathu market, and her father was at work in Baddi. The girl’s sister, who was at home, is reportedly not mentally stable and could not comprehend what was happening. It was only when some shopkeepers in the market saw the live video and recognized the girl that they alerted the mother and asked her to rush home. By the time the mother arrived, her daughter had already taken the fatal step. The family then called the police, who arrived promptly, took the body into custody, and sent it for postmortem.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Mehar Panwar confirmed that the girl had been mentally disturbed for some days. The police are investigating all possible reasons behind the suicide, including her phone records, academic stress, and social interactions.
The incident has triggered serious concern over the emotional health of youth in the state and the unchecked use of social media platforms, which in this case became a platform for a public and irreversible act of desperation. Mental health experts have emphasized the urgent need for better support systems, awareness among families, and early intervention when signs of distress appear.
The tragedy stands as a grim reminder that behind smiling faces and quiet routines, many young individuals are battling invisible struggles, often in silence.
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