Bengaluru, November 4: A man hanged himself in Bhoosandra near Nelamangala in Bengaluru on November 1, allegedly driven by superstition surrounding the Diwali festival. The 40-year-old deceased, who had been in jail for the murder of his wife, was recently released on bail. The deceased took the drastic step, believing his sins would be forgiven and he would go to heaven if he died during the festival. After his body was discovered, police were informed who had been investigating the incident as a case of unnatural death.

Krishnamurthy, the deceased, worked various odd jobs to support himself after his release from prison. According to a report by the Times of India, he had recently been interacting with friends who shared superstitious beliefs regarding death during Diwali, claiming that such an act would lead to salvation. This harmful ideology appears to have influenced his tragic decision to end his life. Bengaluru Shocker: BBA Student Dies by Suicide After Argument Over Bedsheet With Elder Sister in Chamarajpet.

The sequence of events leading to the suicide began with discussions among Krishnamurthy and his friends on the day before Diwali. They allegedly conveyed the notion that dying during the festival would grant forgiveness for past sins and enable entry into heaven. Despite previous personal struggles, including the trauma of being incarcerated for his wife’s murder, Krishnamurthy was reportedly drawn to these superstitions. Bengaluru Student Dies by Suicide After Mother Refuses to Buy Bike; Was Unaware She Had Secured Funds for It.

Hours after these conversations, Krishnamurthy was found hanging in his home, prompting immediate police involvement. Officers from the Nelamangala Rural police station responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Authorities confirmed that superstition played a significant role in his actions, highlighting the dangerous implications of such beliefs.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

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