Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Unable to take ‘mental harassment’ anymore, a woman in her 30s climbed atop a telecom tower located near Polytechnic Square and threatened to end her life on Friday evening, the police said. The young woman wanted to jump to death from the mobile tower, however, after almost two hours of persuasion and convincing the police and BMC team managed to bring her down.
The woman later told police that she was allegedly being mentally harassed by two men of her society who were forcing her to vacate the house she had taken on rent at Minal Residency located on Ayodhya bypass road. Police are yet to take a statement from the two men. Shyamala Hills police station officials said the woman identified herself as Shobhana Singh, a native of Sagar.
According to the police, the incident took place around 5 pm at the Polytechnic Square area. When passersby noticed the woman atop the tower, they alerted the police. A huge crowd gathered at the scene as the police and rescue workers tried hard to convince the woman to climb down. The incident led to traffic snarls in the area. The police sought the help of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) to bring the woman down. The BMC team rushed to the spot, and after almost two hours of convincing, the rescue team ultimately persuaded the women to climb down.
The police thereafter took the woman to the police station and questioned her. Shobhana told the cops that she moved to Bhopal 10 years ago, and sells medical equipment to doctors to make a living and resides in a rented apartment at Minal Residency. Continuing her statement, she said that two residents of her colony, named Sudhir Sharma and Dwarika Gupta, had allegedly been forcing her to vacate the house. She filed a case against the duo in 2021, after which they began allegedly harassing her mentally and even tried to ‘defame’ her in the society so that she could not rent another house in Bhopal.
Unable to take the ‘harassment’ anymore, the woman decided to end life and climbed atop the tower to jump to her death. Shyamala Hills police station TI Ram Vilas said that the case is being looked into, and the two men who have been accused of harassment will also be questioned by the police.
This incident highlights the urgent need for society to address issues of mental harassment and the importance of supporting individuals facing such challenges. The police and BMC team’s timely intervention and efforts to bring the woman down from the mobile tower ultimately prevented a tragic loss of life. It also demonstrates the impact that persistent harassment and the feeling of not being heard or supported can have on an individual’s mental well-being.
These distressing events serve as a reminder for authorities to take immediate action against individuals involved in harassment and ensure that appropriate legal measures are taken to protect victims. The police’s immediate response and commitment to investigating the case further instill hope that justice will be served.
It is essential for society as a whole to actively promote a culture of respect and empathy, where no individual is subjected to mental harassment or forced to endure such distressing situations. Communities must come together to raise awareness about mental health issues, provide support networks for those in need, and work towards creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, help is available. Reach out to helpline services or speak with a mental health professional who can provide guidance and support. Remember, you are not alone, and there are people who care and are willing to help you through difficult times.
Let us all come together to ensure that incidents like these do not repeat, and that society becomes a place where individuals can thrive without fear of harassment or harm.
