MP: 16-Year-Old Girl Jumps From 80 Feet High Water Tank Near Garba Pandal, Dies During Treatment In Indore

In Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, a tragic incident occurred on the night of October 8, 2024, when a 16-year-old girl named Jagruti Parmar jumped from an 80-foot high water tank near a garba pandal. Witnesses reported that she climbed the tank during the Navratri Garba Mahotsav, where many people were gathered. Despite attempts by onlookers to persuade her to come down, she refused and ultimately jumped as police arrived on the scene. Jagruti was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries shortly after being referred to a hospital in Indore. The girl's parents were notified and arrived at the hospital, revealing that Jagruti had been struggling with her mental health for an extended period. They disclosed that she had been undergoing treatment and had failed her class 10 exams the previous year. This year, she was pursuing her studies through correspondence and had not been attending coaching classes, which may have contributed to her distress. The police have registered a case and are conducting further investigations to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The community is left in shock, grappling with the loss of a young life and the underlying issues that may have led to this incident. Mental health awareness and support for adolescents are critical topics that need to be addressed in light of this tragedy.