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Bengaluru Mother's Heartbreak: Son's Death Leads to Suicide
3 Apr
Summary
- An 11-month-old boy drowned in a bucket at home in West Bengaluru.
- His mother, a software professional, died by suicide shortly after.
- She left a note blaming herself for her son's accidental death.
A shocking tragedy unfolded in Byraveshwaranagar, West Bengaluru, when an 11-month-old boy, Agasthya, drowned in a water bucket at his home. The incident occurred while his mother, 29-year-old software professional Pratibha Wali, had briefly stepped away. Preliminary police findings suggest Agasthya may have accidentally fallen into the bucket.
Upon discovering her son unresponsive, Pratibha attempted CPR and searched online for revival methods, but to no avail. Investigators revealed her internet history indicated subsequent searches related to suicide. She reportedly died by suicide shortly after her son's death, leaving a note expressing profound guilt.
Her husband, Mahantesh Wali, an engineer, discovered the bodies upon returning from work. He found Pratibha hanging and Agasthya on the bed, along with a suicide note and medication packaging. Chandra Layout police have registered a case of unnatural death and are continuing their investigation.
