Bhopal Family Faces Tragedy After Son's Suicide Linked to Demolition Threats

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – A distressing video of a grieving mother has emerged on social media following the tragic suicide of her son, Shadab, who hanged himself in their home in the TT Nagar area. The mother claims that ongoing threats from the municipal corporation to demolish their makeshift shelter, which they occupied after their previous home was razed, contributed to her son's despair. In the emotional footage, she accuses local authorities of being responsible for her son's death, stating, "Hum jaan de denge..." (We will give our lives). Shadab, an autorickshaw driver, lived with his family in a slum area near Hotel Taj on Bhadbhada Road. Earlier this year, their homes were demolished, leaving them in a precarious situation. The family has faced continuous harassment from the municipal corporation, which has reportedly threatened to destroy their tin sheds, exacerbating their already dire circumstances. Residents have voiced their frustrations, claiming that the relentless pressure from authorities led Shadab to take his own life. The mother’s heart-wrenching plea, “Hum apni jaan de denge! Humara koi dekhne wala nahi hai,” (I will kill myself! No one is here to help us), has resonated with many, igniting widespread anger among the local community against the administration. The incident has prompted calls for accountability, and an investigation is currently underway to examine the circumstances surrounding Shadab's death and the actions of the municipal authorities.