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Child found attempting to rouse mother after suicide in Andhra Pradesh
A three-year-old child was discovered trying to wake her mother throughout the night after the woman died by suicide in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. The incident has raised fresh concerns about mental health support and child welfare in the region.
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The tragic incident occurred in Kurnool district when a woman took her own life by hanging. Her young daughter, aged three years, remained with the body throughout the night, attempting to wake her mother in a heartbreaking discovery that has shaken the local community.
The child was found by neighbours or family members the following morning and immediately taken to safety. Authorities were subsequently alerted and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
The case has prompted discussions among local officials and welfare organizations regarding the need for enhanced mental health services and suicide prevention programmes across Andhra Pradesh. Child protection agencies are reportedly providing support to the young girl following her traumatic experience.
Police have registered a case and are investigating further details of the incident. The tragedy underscores the critical importance of accessible mental health resources and community support systems in the state.