Bengaluru Shocker: Female Software Engineer Dies by Suicide After Astrologer’s Marriage Prediction
A 28-year-old Bengaluru techie died by suicide on February 27 after an astrologer predicted he would never marry. Police are investigating the role of psychological distress and the nature of the consultation. The incident has sparked a debate on mental health, traditional beliefs, and the pressures faced by IT professionals in India.
Bengaluru, February 28: A 28-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru reportedly died by suicide on Friday, February 27, following a period of deep distress over an astrologer’s prediction regarding his marriage. The techie was found at her residence in the city’s tech corridor. Preliminary police investigations suggest that the deceased was troubled by claims that her horoscope indicated she would never be able to marry or sustain a stable domestic life.
According to family members and colleagues, the woman had been consulting various astrologers over the past few months as she searched for a suitable partner. A recent session with an astrologer allegedly resulted in a "grim prediction," which the young professional reportedly took to heart. Friends noted a significant change in her behaviour following the consultation, citing increased withdrawal and visible anxiety regarding his future. Bengaluru: Gym Trainer Dies By Suicide After Girlfriend’s Engagement; Planned to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Together.
Engineer Dies by Suicide in Bengaluru After Astrologer’s Marriage Prediction
Local police arrived at the scene after neighbours alerted them to woman’s lack of response. No suicide note was recovered at the site, but digital evidence and recent call logs pointed toward her preoccupation with the astrological readings. Authorities have recorded statements from her family, who traveled to Bengaluru from their hometown to claim the body.
The police have registered a case of unnatural death and are currently investigating whether there was any element of financial exploitation or extreme psychological pressure exerted by the astrologer in question. As of Saturday, February 28, no arrests have been made, though investigators are expected to summon the astrologer for questioning regarding the nature of the consultation. Bengaluru Shocker: Class 7 Student Dies by Suicide After Binge-Watching Popular Japanese Web Series ‘Death Note’ in Karnataka’s CK Achukattu, Probe On.
This tragedy has once again brought the intersection of traditional beliefs and mental health into the spotlight, particularly within the high-pressure IT sector. Mental health professionals in Bengaluru have expressed concern over the reliance on non-scientific predictions to make major life decisions, which can lead to severe "anticipatory anxiety" and depression in vulnerable individuals.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.
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