💔 These stories represent real human lives lost due to emotional distress, relationship breakdown, or social pressure. Every case reminds us how important compassion, support, and mental health awareness truly are.
Shivam Bhatnagar
Age
25 years
Profession
Not specified (resident of Gurugram)
Reason
9 April 2024
Gurugram, Haryana
Hanged himself with a bedsheet from ceiling fan at his residence after a breakup with his
girlfriend. Sent a suicide note to friend Akash before the act: 'Papa, Please forgive me, I am
ending my life.' FIR filed under Sec 306 & 34 IPC against girlfriend and her friend.
Source
India TV News — 'Sorry Papa: 25-year-old man hangs self to death over breakup with girlfriend in
Gurugram' | April 10, 2024
Jaydeep Roy
Age
27 years
Profession
Medical salesman
Reason
26 December 2022
Silchar, Assam
Died by suicide while Facebook Live streaming after girlfriend's family refused their marriage
due to family pressure. In the live video he said: 'I am leaving this world so that she does not
suffer because of me.' Apologized to family. Brother stated girlfriend's family had pressurized
him.
Source
DNA India — 'Assam man dies by suicide on Facebook live after girlfriend rejected marriage proposal' |
Dec 30, 2022
Ankush Pawar
Age
27 years
Profession
Ward boy (hospital)
Reason
August 2021
Kalyan (West), Thane, Maharashtra
Hanged himself after girlfriend of 3 years refused to marry him. Live-streamed final moments
on Facebook. Had given money from savings to the girl. Girlfriend allegedly said 'go and die'
during a heated argument before he took the step.
Source
India TV News — 'Maha: Jilted lover hangs self; live streams suicide on social media' | Aug 7, 2021
Anand Kumar
Age
23 years
Profession
ATM cash-filling worker (private bank, Salem)
Reason
May 2020 (during COVID lockdown)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Fell in love with a woman on Instagram whom he had never met in person. When she rejected
him and deleted her Instagram account, he was heartbroken. Died by suicide by hanging in
his relative's house.
Note
Police investigated whether the person he loved was female or male.
Source
ETV Bharat English — 'Youth commits suicide after facing rejection by lover on social media in Tamil
Nadu' | May 27, 2020
Hani (first name only)
Age
Not specified (adult male)
Profession
Not specified
Reason
21 May 2017
Not specified (South India — reported by Oneindia News)
Met ex-lover on May 21 after prior breakup. Altercation followed. Reached home and hanged
himself from ceiling. Before the act, made a video call to girlfriend saying he would end his
life, then live-streamed his suicide. Father found him hanging at night. FIR under Sec 306 IPC
against girlfriend.
Source
Oneindia News — 'Upset over failed love, man hangs self; live streams suicide to girlfriend' | June 20,
2017
Kishore (son of Bairapogu Kasiya & Bhulaxmi)
Age
21 years
Profession
Beldari (daily labourer)
Reason
January 2021 (Thursday)
Rajupalem, Martur Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh
Had been in love with a girl from his colony for over a year. She got married to someone else.
Unable to bear the loss, he died by suicide.
Source
The Hans India — 'Andhra Pradesh: Young man commits suicide over love failure in Martur of
Prakasam' | Jan 29, 2021
Sikarwar (surname)
Age
22 years
Profession
Unemployed
Reason
July 2019
Achhnera, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Was in love with a girl who was getting engaged to someone else. Died by hanging inside a
temple premises. Live-streamed suicide on Facebook before dying. In the video, he asked
police not to take action against anyone. Profile deactivated by family.
Source
India.com — 'Agra: 22-year-old Man Live-streams Suicide on FB After Girlfriend's Engagement With
Someone' | July 22, 2019
Ajmeera Sagar
Age
20 years
Profession
Diploma student
Reason
2018
Hyderabad, Telangana
Died by suicide by hanging (used sister's sari) at his residence during a live video call with his
girlfriend following an alleged breakup. Was alone at sister's house at the time. Landlord
discovered the body. Video recovered by police. Case filed under Sec 174 CrPC.
Source
Zee News — '20-year-old commits suicide during video call with girlfriend' | Hyderabad, 2018
Unknown male (complainant's son in Delhi HC case)
Age
Adult (exact age not published)
Profession
Not specified
Reason
2023
Delhi (NCT)
Was in a romantic relationship with a woman. She and her friend informed him they had
physical relations with each other and would soon get married. He left a suicide note naming
the two. Body found by his mother in his room. Delhi HC granted anticipatory bail to woman
and friend (April 2024), ruling love failure cannot constitute abetment.
Source
Outlook India / SCC Online — 'Woman Can't Be Held Accountable for Abetting Suicide of Lover Due to
Love Failure: Delhi HC' | April 17, 2024 | Case: X v. State (NCT of Delhi), 2024 SCC OnLine Del 2690
Unknown male (victim in Pooja Chopra case)
Age
Adult male
Profession
Not specified
Reason
28 January 2023
Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
Was in a 5-7 year love relationship. Girl (Pooja Chopra) suddenly broke up with him and
developed feelings for another boy. Brothers of the girl allegedly threatened his life. Left a
suicide note naming the girl and brothers. Died by hanging. FIR filed for abetment. CG High
Court quashed case (Dec 2023) ruling love failure does not constitute abetment.
Source
LawBeat.in — 'Girlfriend cannot be booked for abetment if boyfriend commits suicide after breakup: CG
HC' | Dec 13, 2023 | Case: Ku. Pooja Chopra vs. State of Chhattisgarh
Unknown male
Age
Not specified (young man)
Profession
Not specified
Reason
May 2023
Badaun, Uttar Pradesh
Consumed poison after disputes with girlfriend. Found unconscious on the road. Died in
hospital.
Source
Amar Ujala — 'Lover consumed poison in Badaun, found unconscious on road, died in hospital' | May 8,
2023 | amarujala.com
Unknown male (husband in Bharatpur sulphas case)
Age
Adult male
Profession
Not specified
Reason
5 May 2023
Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Couple consumed sulphas (pesticide) after being beaten by family members who opposed
their relationship. The husband died.
Source
Amar Ujala — 'Troubled by the beating of family members, couple ate sulphas in Bharatpur; husband
died' | May 5, 2023
Unknown male (couple suicide, Satna)
Age
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
2023
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Reason
Lover couple committed suicide together in Satna due to relationship distress.
Source
Amar Ujala — 'Suicide: Lover couple committed suicide in Satna' | 2023
Vishal Verma
Age
22 years
Profession
Not specified
Reason
March 2026
Bingawan, Uttar Pradesh
Following an argument with his girlfriend, first uploaded her obscene video on Instagram, then
broke his phone, then died by hanging at his home when he was alone.
Source
NewsKarnataka.com — March 2026
Lalit alias Lucky Sharma
Age
22 years
Profession
Not specified (resident of Biyawara)
Reason
April 2025
Biyawara, Rajgarh District, Madhya Pradesh
Hanged himself from ceiling fan. Left a suicide note accusing his girlfriend Chanchal of
betrayal. read: 'Chanchal has ruined me. I am not in a condition to live, so I am leaving
everything behind.' Biyawara City Police registered case and investigating.
Source
India TV News — 'MP: Youth dies by suicide in Rajgarh, alleging girlfriend's betrayal in last note' | April
15, 2025
Puneeth Poojary
Age
32 years
Profession
Lift company employee (working in Oman)
Reason
March 2026
Someshwar, Mangaluru District, Karnataka (died in Oman)
Was in a 4-year relationship with a woman from Urva, Mangaluru. She stopped answering his
calls and messages in recent days. Deeply upset, he died by suicide while abroad. Parents
(Chandra and Deepa) shattered.
Source
AsianetNews / Newsable — 'Mangaluru Man Puneeth Poojary Dies by Suicide in Oman Over Alleged
Love Failure' | March 2026
Shyam Kumar
Age
Not specified (young man)
Profession
Not specified
Reason
February 2026
Visakhapatnam area, Andhra Pradesh
Was in a relationship with Pavani. Both died by suicide in separate cities within a week.
Suicide note found: 'No one is responsible for my death. Sorry, Mother.'
Source
Deccan Chronicle — 'AP: Love Spanning Two Cities Ends in Tragic Suicides' | Feb 21, 2026
V Madhu
Age
26 years
Profession
Daily wage labourer
Reason
October 2025
Shamshabad (Indra Reddy Colony), Hyderabad, Telangana
Had moved to Shamshabad with family for livelihood. Was in love with a woman and asked
her to marry him. She refused. Hanged himself from an iron rod in a nearby shed.
Source
Telangana Today — 'Hyderabad: Youth ends life after love rejection in Shamshabad' | Oct 27, 2025
Manav Sharma
Age
30 years
Profession
IT firm manager (Mumbai)
Reason
24 February 2025
Agra, Uttar Pradesh (lived in Mumbai, visited Agra)
Married on Jan 1, 2024. Wife allegedly harassed and humiliated him. On Feb 23, went with
wife to her parents' home in Agra where he was insulted by in-laws. Next day, died by suicide
leaving a live-streaming video accusing his wife. FIR under Sec 108 BNS (abetment of
suicide). Similar to Atul Subhash case.
Source
India TV News — 'UP: IT firm employee dies by suicide in Agra, blames wife in live-streaming video' |
Feb 28, 2025
Atul Subhash
Age
34 years (DOB: 25 Jan 1990)
Profession
AI Software Engineer
Reason
9 December 2024
Marathahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Was in a bitter divorce and custody dispute with wife Nikita Singhania. Faced multiple court
cases. Left an 81-minute video and a 24-page document detailing grievances. Died by
hanging. Wife and family charged under Sec 309 IPC. Case became national landmark
discussion.
Source
Wikipedia — 'Suicide of Atul Subhash' | The Hindu, NDTV, Indian Express | Dec 2024
Puneet Khurana
Age
40 years
Profession
Co-owner, Woodbox Cafe
Reason
30–31 December 2024
Model Town, Delhi
Undergoing divorce proceedings with wife Manika Pahwa. Alleged mental torture by wife and
in-laws. Left a 59-minute video recording.
Source
BusinessToday, India TV News — January 2025
Suresh Sathadiya
Age
39 years
Profession
Not specified
Reason
30 December 2024
Botad, Gujarat
Alleged mental torture by estranged wife Jaya Sathadiya. Recorded a phone video before
dying, alleging he was betrayed and forced to die.
Source
DNA India, The Week — December 2024
Nitin Padiyar
Age
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
Reason
2024
India (exact state not published in main sources)
Died by suicide after alleged judicial/matrimonial harassment. Came to spotlight after Atul
Subhash case as a similar case of male victim.
Source
Wikipedia — mentioned in 'Suicide of Atul Subhash' article | 2024
Unknown male (Jagatpuri)
Age
22 years
Profession
Not specified
17 May 2017
Jagatpuri, Delhi
Reason
Committed suicide after girlfriend broke up with him. Left a purported suicide note.
Source
DNA India / PTI — 'After break-up with girlfriend, man commits suicide' | May 17, 2017
Hani (live-stream case, South India)
Age
Not published
Profession
Not specified
Reason
21 May 2017
South India (exact state: Kerala/Tamil Nadu, report by Oneindia)
Met ex-girlfriend for a meeting that ended in fight. Hanged himself at home. Live-streamed his
death to her via video call. FIR u/s 306 IPC against girlfriend.
Source
Oneindia News — June 2017
Unknown 28-year-old engineer
Age
Profession
Reason
28 years
Engineer
Not specified (cited in 2022–23 NCRB data context)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
During pre-marriage discussions, fiancée's family demanded extra money and a luxury car.
Unable to meet the dowry-like demand before marriage, took extreme step. Cited as example
of 'non-settlement of marriage' category in NCRB.
Source
m9.news — cited in NCRB data analysis 2022–23
Unknown youth (Satna couple suicide — male)
Age
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
Reason
2023
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Part of a lover couple who died by suicide together. Family/society opposed their relationship.
Source
Amar Ujala, 2023 (cited in Amity University academic research, Omega Journal 2024)
Manjunath (Bengaluru, wife separation case)
Age
39 years
Profession
Cab owner
Reason
January 2025
Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Set himself on fire outside his wife Nayana's residence after she refused to reconcile. Had
been married since 2013 and was trying to win back wife. Died by suicide from
self-immolation.
Source
The News Minute — 'Bengaluru man dies by suicide after failed reconciliation attempt with wife' | Jan
24, 2025
SECTION 2: Cases Emerging From Court Judgments
These cases are named or described in High Court judgments. Victim names may be anonymized by courts but girl's
names / case titles are public record.
Unknown male (Rajnandgaon case — CG HC)
Age
Adult
Profession
Not specified
Reason
28 January 2023
Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
5–7 year relationship. Girl (Ku. Pooja Chopra) left him for another man. Her brothers
threatened him. Died by hanging. Suicide note named all three. CG HC (Dec 2023) quashed
abetment case against them: love failure alone is not abetment.
Source
Case: Ku. Pooja Chopra & Ors vs. State of Chhattisgarh | Justice Parth Prateem Sahu | Dec 13, 2023 |
LawBeat.in
Unknown male (Delhi HC — X v. State NCT case)
Age
Adult
Profession
Not specified
Reason
2023
Delhi (NCT)
Was in relationship with woman. She and her friend (common to both) allegedly told him they
had physical relations and were getting married. He left a suicide note naming both. Found
dead by mother. Delhi HC (April 2024) granted anticipatory bail: love failure does not
constitute abetment.
Source
Case: X v. State (NCT of Delhi), 2024 SCC OnLine Del 2690 | Delhi HC | April 16, 2024
SECTION 3: Additional Documented Incidents (Name Partially Available)
These cases have partial names or location-identifying details published in news reports.
Rohtak SI Sandeep
Age
Not specified (Sub-Inspector of Police)
Profession
Sub-Inspector, Haryana Police
Reason
December 2024
Rohtak, Haryana
Died by suicide. Related to severe marital distress — wife had received an external job offer
which reportedly led to domestic conflict. Khap Panchayat intervened, planned to meet CM.
Case shows even government officers are affected.
Source
Amar Ujala — 'Rohtak SI Sandeep suicide; wife received job offer' | December 14, 2025 (dekh karo date
possibly 2024)
Alok Verma
Age
27 years
Profession
Not specified (frequent hotel guest in Agra area)
Reason
December 2025
Radhe Nagar area, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Hanged himself in a hotel room. Before dying, put up a WhatsApp status with photo of his
deceased first wife. Had been a regular at the hotel for months. Hotel staff forced open door
after no response. Family revealed first wife was dead and he had remarried.
Source
Tribune India — 'Man posts WhatsApp status with dead wife, hangs self in hotel room in UP' | Dec 23,
2025
Unknown youth — Sharma (Rajgarh case 2)
Age
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
Reason
2025 (separate from Lalit Sharma case)
Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Died by suicide due to love/relationship distress. Note mentioned girlfriend's betrayal.
Biyawara City Police registered case.
Source
India TV News — Madhya Pradesh suicide coverage 2025
Unknown male (Pavani-Shyam Kumar case — male half)
Age
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
Reason
February 2026
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Both Pavani and Shyam Kumar died by suicide in separate cities within a week. Their suicide notes said 'No one is responsible for my death.' Shyam's body sent for post-mortem.
Source
Deccan Chronicle — 'AP: Love Spanning Two Cities Ends in Tragic Suicides' | Feb 21, 2026