Bengaluru: 22-Year-Old Wipro Employee Commits Suicide By Inhaling Helium Gas In Electronic City

2024-08-20 06:25:29

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a 22-year-old employee of Wipro, identified as Yagnik from Sakleshpur district, ended his life by inhaling helium gas. The incident occurred at the Rayan Inn Hotel in Neeladri Nagar, Electronic City.

Yagnik, who had been staying at the hotel since August 16, took his own life by using helium gas, a method chosen for its perceived painless effect. He brought a gas cylinder to his room, wrapped his body in a bulky cover, and used a pipe to inhale the gas. This method leads to immediate loss of consciousness and death due to lack of oxygen.

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Emergency services, including the Electronic City Police, responded swiftly to the scene. They confirmed the details of the incident and the use of helium gas in the suicide.

This incident has shocked the local community and highlighted the need for increased mental health awareness and support. The case is under investigation as authorities seek to understand the circumstances leading to Yagnik's tragic decision.

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Dyyappa Magi from Nagarala SP village near Guledagudda and Hanumanta from Girisagara in Balagi taluk were injured in the incident. Their clothes caught fire while they were pouring petrol on the effigy. Police and other workers quickly extinguished the flames. The injured activists were subsequently admitted to the district hospital for treatment.

Fortunately, their health has since improved. District In-Charge Minister RB Thimmapura, MLA HY Meti, and other party leaders visited the hospital to inquire about their condition and offer support.

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