Ashwin Omprakash Shukla, an SYBSc student of Viva college in Virar, hangedhimself in his aunt’s residence in Moregaon village in Nalasopara....
Ashwin Omprakash Shukla, an SYBSc student of Viva college in Virar, hangedhimself in his aunt’s residence in Moregaon village in Nalasopara.
In Kurla, 17-year-old Rishim Kasbe committed suicide by hanging himself in his residence. A resident of Wadala, Rishim was a student of Ambedkar College.
The Question comes Why do youth commit suicide? Some factors which contribute to suicide are listed below: (taken from an article entitled, "Educated Suicide Prevention," by Iris M. Bolton, published in School Safety, Spring 1986.)
Biological
Depression due to chemical imbalance; physical illness; physical disability; learning disability; chemical changes during puberty; or, physical dependency on drugs or alcohol.
Emotional
Sadness; stress; impulsive behavior; a sense of powerlessness; loss, grief; loneliness; low self- esteem; anger or rage; guilt; hopelessness; a sense of being overwhelmed; anxiety; confusion about sexual identity/orientation; emotional dependency on chemical substances.
Intellectual
Inability to communicate feelings; perfectionism; pressure to achieve or perform; self- criticism; unrealistic view of death; revenge; exaggeration of faults.
Social
Isolation; withdrawal; friendlessness; lack of social skills; unpopularity; feelings of not belonging; embarrassment before peers; labeled as "crazy," "stupid," or "different;" in trouble at home; school or with the law; a runaway.
Going by the National Crime Records Bureau figures for 2006, Mumbai has one of the highest suicide rates among cities across India. Mumbai had recorded 1,195 suicides in 2006. Chennai and Bangalore are the only cities that have recorded a higher rate. Read Detail State wise Data
