HARIPUR PURANAND, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 50-year-old Indian businessman Chanchal Singh Rathore committed suicide with his legally held 12-bore shotgun. The tragic moment was captured by a security camera installed in his backyard. In the footage, he can be seen walking out with the gun, aiming it at his head and pulling the trigger. His head literally shatters and blood splatters the walls of the house.
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- Chanchal Singh Rathore 1
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- Chanchal Singh Rathore 2
When his wife, Anandi Devi, and son, Gokul Singh Rathore, heard the gunshot, they immediately rushed to the spot along with neighbours. But it was clear that there was no way they could help him.
His family members said the man had been struggling with severe mental problems for a long time. His younger brother, Shekhar Singh Rathore, said Chanchal was paranoid and terrified of the idea that someone was chasing him and wanted to kill him. Recently, he said he had even started hiding in various places around the house.
Cases like this show how fatal the consequences of untreated mental problems can be. Nowadays, unfortunately, there is still shame in people going to a psychiatrist or a psychologist. But no one is ashamed to go to a doctor. It’s the same thing, but a psychiatrist is a doctor for the soul.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
