Barwani, October 21: A young couple tragically died by suicide in a forested area six months after their engagement in Barwani. The 22-year-old man and his 17-year-old fiancée were reported missing on Saturday, October 19, before their bodies were discovered by police. They had been living together in a rented house prior to the incident. A suicide note found at the scene suggested that external pressures may have influenced their decision to take such a drastic step. Madhya Pradesh Shocker: 16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Dies by Suicide After Jumping From 80-Foot-High Water Tank Near Garba Pandal in Dewas.

The case came to light on Sunday, October 20, when the families of the couple reported them missing after they failed to return home. Mukesh Alave, 22, and the 17-year-old girl, a Class 11 student, were living together in a rented house in Anand Nagar, Barwani. Upon investigation, police discovered their bodies in a forested area in Dhaba Bavdi. A suicide note was found at the scene, which indicated that they were under significant external pressure, leading them to make this tragic decision. Madhya Pradesh Shocker: Couple and Their Three Children Found Hanging in House; Cops Suspect Suicide.

According to a report by the Times of India, the note mentioned a specific individual, prompting family members to demand a high-level inquiry into the matter. They suspect foul play related to the person referenced in the note, raising concerns about the pressures faced by the young couple in their relationship. Barwani police station in-charge stated that while the note points to external factors, a comprehensive inquiry is necessary to ascertain the truth behind the couple's decision to end their lives.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; 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) – 0832-2252525.

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