In today’s stressful age and time, it is important that we focus on our mental well-being. We should always talk to someone if we are depressed or feel lonely. Communicating with our loved ones can be very helpful when we have distressful thoughts.
Recently, a man tweeted Mumbai police’s official twitter handle asking them about the punishment for committing suicide. He tweeted the cops informing them about his intention to commit suicide, reports The New Indian Express. He also asked them about the punishment set down by the law for his actions.
Have a look at his tweet:
@MumbaiPolice I am thinking of committing suicide. I just wanted to know what would be the punishment for that. I tried Wikipedia and Google but didn't get anything so asking you.
— Nilesh Bedekar (@bedekarnilesh) February 2, 2020
In just a matter of minutes, Mumbai Police followed the 39-year-old man and asked him for his contact details.
We have followed you. Please DM us your contact details.
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) February 2, 2020
The cops reached out to him and advised him to not take any extreme steps.
Hello Nilesh, Problems are part and parcel of life. Opting for extreme step isn't solution. We request you to allow vanrai police personnel to intervene & provide you with necessary assistance.
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) February 2, 2020
Mumbai police’s timely intervention possibly saved his life. After the man provided the cops with his contact details, Inspector Mahesh Nivetkar from Vanrai police station paid a visit to his home, reports Business Standard.
A lot of concerned people also tweeted to him and tried to counsel him to change his mind:
Nilesh do not do it… Remember your parents what hardships they have gone through to raise you up..you are the support of your parents. Please stay calm..
— Irfat khan (@IrfatK) February 2, 2020
Hey is everything okay? If u need to talk just DM me. Let's get this sorted. Don't think about ending your life coz your life Matters. Whatever u are going through is just temporary. Try to stay strong please.
— Sachin Jacob🌍 (@sachinjacobk) February 2, 2020
I pray to god that you are fine. Don't take a permanent solution for a temporary problem
— Preeti appu (@PreetiAppu) February 2, 2020
Why should you ?? Try to face the problems bravely instead of running away from it
— Vaqar Javeed Hafiz (@VaqarH) February 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/Rahul_Dwivedi1/status/1223921685604093956?s=20
Punishment to u if u fail, but think about the punishment to your loved ones if u do not fail……so rethink, life is always beautiful
— Rahul Dandekar (@dandue9) February 2, 2020
Few people also suggested that he should speak to his friends and family:
Spend some time with ur family and get ur problems cleared.
— Mahendra Shelke (@Mahi0154) February 3, 2020
Nilesh bhau go talk with friends.Sucide is not an option 🙅
— sushil shinde (@sushilshinde007) February 2, 2020
The man later received counseling and was also subjected to a medical test before being sent home. He then thanked the Mumbai police for saving his life.
Have a look at his tweet:
@MumbaiPolice I am really sorry but had lost control of my own self yesterday. Thanks a million for helping me. I would also love to thank Inspector Mr. Shaikh from the Vanrai Police Station. He is really a great person and a gem in Mumbai Police Force I would say. Thanks again.
— Nilesh Bedekar (@bedekarnilesh) February 3, 2020
We just hope whatever the problem is he finds a better way to solve it as suicide is never the answer to any problem. Kudos to the Mumbai police for their quick response and swift action that helped save the man’s life.