In a heart-wrenching incident, a 41-year-old woman in Kolkata died by suicide, following a heated argument with her husband over the issue of keeping cats as pets. The dispute, which has been an ongoing source of tension in the household, escalated further after their teenage son was diagnosed with diphtheria, a disease that can be transmitted through animal fur.
The deceased, recognized as Shilpi Saha, was tracked down hanging in her home in Muraripukur, close to Maniktala, on Monday morning. The impetus for this lamentable occasion gives off the impression of being the couple's conflict over the felines they had brought into their lives roughly a year and a half back. Shilpi's husband, Mahadev Saha, who is passionate about fitness and wellness, frequently complained about the animals soiling their living space.
The argument on that fateful day took a dire turn as it revolved around their 16-year-old child's contracting diptheria. The young person is currently going through treatment at Beliaghata ID Medical clinic. Apparently, Mahadev demanded that the pets be taken out of the house, heightening the debate. Neighbors, who had been observers of the couple's regular contentions, unveiled that the conflict frequently gushed out over to where grumblings were made about pet attacks invading neighboring homes.
A neighbor, requesting anonymity, was quoted saying, "Such arguments have been regular for the past several months. At times, we even complained to them that the animals were entering our homes and stealing food." The couple visited the hospital to check on their ailing son later that evening, with Mahadev staying behind while Shilpi returned home.
Shilpi's suicide was discovered the following morning when one of her in-laws, unfit to contact her, went looking for her. Shilpi was found swinging from a roof fan with a sari and was proclaimed "brought dead" at RG Kar Clinical School. While police regard the situation as self-destructive, they are alert against rushing to make judgment calls about the thought process as no self-destruction note was found.
Authorities are considering various factors, including the recent health issues of their son, as potential triggers for the drastic step. An officer involved in the investigation stated: "The postmortem will help us determine the time of death. Her mobile details are being checked." Statements from family members and neighbors will also be recorded to gain a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances leading up to the tragic incident.
The incident sheds light on the often-underestimated impact of domestic disputes and the need for mental health awareness. Diptheria, a preventable and treatable disease, has inadvertently become entangled in this tragic narrative. Doctors emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent such diseases and highlight the need for open communication to address family conflicts before they escalate to such devastating consequences.