Siblings die by suicide after mother’s death by jumping in front of train near Bengaluru outskirts: Report

A 26-year-old woman and her 22-year-old brother died by suicide after jumping in front of a train in Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapur, early Friday morning.

Published on: Aug 4, 2024, 15:30:05 IST

By Yamini C S

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Overwhelmed by grief following their mother’s death, a 26-year-old woman and her 22-year-old brother took their lives by leaping in front of a moving train in Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapur district. The tragic incident occurred early Friday morning.

The siblings had been struggling with depression since their mother, Lalitamma, passed away four months ago, their father said. (Representative file photo)

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The victims have been identified as N. Navya, 26 years old, and N. Prabhu, 22 years old. They were struck by a speeding passenger train at around 6:30 a.m. and died on the spot, according to railway police, The Times of India reported. Navya was employed at a private company, while Prabhu was working as a daily-wage labourer.

Their father, Nataraj, revealed that the siblings had been struggling with depression since their mother, Lalitamma, passed away four months ago. “They were very close to their mother, he told the publication. Further investigation is on and more details are awaited in the matter.

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In a similar incident, a 57-year-old man took his own life by leaping in front of an oncoming train at the Doddakallasandra metro station in Bengaluru on Saturday. The body was removed by the police and taken to a hospital for post mortem. The identity of the deceased could not be ascertained by Hindustan Times independently. It is not yet clear what drove the man to take the extreme step.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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