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Fear of Rabies Spurs Kalyan Man's Tragic Suicide
23 Feb
Summary
- A 30-year-old bank employee died by suicide due to rabies fear.
- He had received only one anti-rabies injection after a dog bite.
- Health officials emphasize rabies prevention through complete vaccination.
A distressing incident unfolded in Kalyan East where a 30-year-old private bank employee, Ayush Vishwanath Amin, allegedly took his own life. His family reported that the tragic event stemmed from a fear of developing rabies symptoms after being bitten by a stray dog a few days prior.
Sources indicate Amin had only received a single dose of the anti-rabies vaccine following the bite. His family observed significant behavioral changes in the days leading up to his death, which they believe were connected to his worsening physical and mental state.
Health authorities have reiterated that rabies is a preventable disease. They emphasized that timely and complete vaccination protocols are crucial for protection against the virus, urging the public to seek immediate medical attention after animal bites.
