INDIA, 2016 Sonam Gupta, some sources say she was 24 years old, committed suicide due to cyberbullying on the social networking site Facebook. Many people wrote hateful comments under her pictures and accused her of infidelity. She could find no other way out of the situation and hanged herself in her apartment.
The incident sparked a huge amount of criticism against Facebook in India. Terms like the dual quality of the platform for the US and India were mentioned. It is said that the company in India does not do enough to censor hate comments, though it does it very well in the US.
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.
