LOHARU, HARYANA, INDIA – AUGUST, 2025 19-year-old woman, Manisha, from the village of Dhani Lakshman, who worked as a teacher, went missing on August 11, 2025. She had gone to submit her application for a bachelor’s program in her hometown when she disappeared. The search for her succeeded only two days later, but tragically ended. On August 13, 2025, her dead body was found in a field in the village of Singhan.
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- Manisha
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- Her dead body
At first glance, it appeared she had died a violent death. Her throat was slashed, and her head had been gnawed by wild animals. However, the results of the autopsy and police investigation shocked everyone: it was allegedly a suicide. A suicide note was later found, CCTV footage showed her buying insecticide at a shop, and traces of the insecticide were found in her blood. What initially looked like a slashed throat was actually caused by scavenging animals.
Many locals, especially her parents, refused to accept this explanation. They staged protests outside the hospital demanding justice and a new autopsy for Manisha. To prevent unrest, authorities even suspended several police officers and cut off internet services.
On social media, many conspiracy theories about her death began spreading online. Most exaggerated or altered facts to provoke strong emotions, claiming she had been brutally raped and calling for resistance against the authorities.
If anyone from that region in India reads this, please do not participate in spreading fake news. It can lead to unnecessary loss of life.
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.
