Suicide of a Family of Seven – Questions Arise… But Where Are the Answers?
Since morning, my mind has been heavy with sorrow. The news is so disturbing that anyone who hears it is bound to be shaken. From Panchkula, the tragic story has emerged of seven members of the same family dying by suicide. The head of the family, Naveen Praveen Mittal, is reported to have poisoned his entire family and then consumed poison himself.
Among the deceased were his parents, his wife, and three young children.
What’s most heartbreaking is the reason behind this mass suicide: debt—specifically, a bank loan which he had defaulted on and was unable to repay. Before ending his life, Naveen reportedly left behind a suicide note, in which he clearly stated:
“Because of debt, I am taking my own life and that of my family. I tried everything—reached out to people and institutions—but no one helped. No friend, no relative, no one.”
It is said that this family had shifted to Dehradun a while ago but had returned to Panchkula on May 26 for a religious function. Tragically, they chose to take this step soon after.
This incident is not just a personal tragedy—it is a reflection of the larger failure of our societal and governmental systems. When a person or a family finds themselves trapped in a financial crisis, when they are drowning in debt with no way out, when neither friends nor institutions come forward to help—what options are left?
In such circumstances, when hope dies, death begins to look like the only escape.
Sadly, this is not the first time we have seen such a heartbreaking story. And unless we seriously introspect, it won’t be the last. These incidents are not just tragedies—they are a blot on our society, our governments, our administrative machinery, and our social structure.
The question is:
Where can such desperate people turn to?
Whom can they reach out to for support?
Are there any government-run or non-government organisations (NGOs) that are truly accessible in times like these?
At such moments of emotional and financial collapse, shouldn't there be someone who listens, someone who offers a hand, provides guidance, or at least gives hope?
We have sent missions to the moon, yet we have not been able to build a reliable safety net for people who are broken, trapped, and helpless here on earth.
If a person or family, despite all efforts, goes bankrupt, shouldn’t there be a mechanism or agency—governmental or non-governmental—that listens to them and offers support?
This is a question of humanity, and it remains unanswered.
May 27, 2025
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Baljit Balli, Editor-in Chief, Babushahi Network , Tirchhi Nazar Media
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