Depressed over harassment of loan recovery agents, 49-year-old man commits suicide in Manipal
Manipal: A 49-year-old man, identified as Raghavendra A Shanbhag, reportedly took his own life by hanging himself from a fan at his residence on Saturday.
The tragic incident has raised concerns as it is believed that he was grappling with depression due to persistent harassment related to an online loan.
Raghavendra A Shanbhag was employed as an assistant manager at Baliga Fishnet. According to sources, he had availed an online loan, after which he began receiving repeated phone calls regarding the loan matter. These incessant calls seemed to have taken a toll on his mental well-being, leading to his severe state of depression.
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While the ongoing investigation is focusing on the harassing phone calls as the potential trigger for his distress, authorities are also considering other factors that might have contributed to his mental state.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
