The two incidents reported highlight significant societal concerns in India-child safety and mental health struggles leading to tragic outcomes like suicide. The finding of the child’s remains near Bengaluru underscores the need for intensified vigilance around such crimes and prompt investigation processes to deliver justice and also prevent future occurrences.
In cases like Shalini’s tragic demise following marital discord attributed to alleged harassment by her husband (a public servant himself), it reflects an urgent requirement for addressing interpersonal violence within marriages alongside mental health awareness initiatives at workplaces including law enforcement agencies.
The provision of helpline numbers marks progress in tackling emotional distress collectively through available resources; however, strengthening family support systems while promoting open interaction on domestic issues may be crucial steps forward for India’s population.