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Teen had attempted suicide from same cliff before
NDTV··24 Aug
Kunal Chandgude, 18, had attempted suicide from the same cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar a year earlier, when police successfully talked him down. On Friday, despite hours of pleading from his parents and bystanders, he did not step back. His father Murlidhar died trying to pull him to safety, and his mother Sangeeta jumped moments later in grief.
Prism
What It Means For You
- If someone close to you has attempted self-harm before, professionals say a repeat attempt is a serious warning sign requiring sustained support, not a one-time fix.
- Helplines like Vandrevala Foundation (9999666555) and TISS iCall are available around the clock if you or someone you know is in crisis.
- The case is a reminder that financial stress, like unpaid EMIs, can compound rather than cause a crisis rooted in longer-term family strain.
What's Happening
- Kunal Chandgude, 18, died along with both parents after falling from a cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday, following an argument over iPhone payments.
- Police confirmed Kunal had attempted suicide from the same cliff a year earlier, when officers successfully persuaded him to step back.
- This time, his father Murlidhar died trying to pull him to safety, and his mother Sangeeta jumped moments later after witnessing the fall.
Recognising Warning Signs of Repeat Crisis
- Sources say a family dispute rooted in the death of the couple's elder son six years earlier had left long-standing tension in the household.
- Villagers, police and fire brigade personnel spent about three hours attempting to talk Kunal down and position safety nets before the fall.
- Mental health researchers widely regard a prior suicide attempt as one of the strongest known predictors of a future crisis without sustained intervention.
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