Woman hangs self from police communication tower in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur
A 22-year-old woman died by suicide by hanging herself from a police communication tower in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh. She was reportedly suffering from mental health issues and had previously attempted suicide. Despite efforts from police and onlookers to dissuade her, she proceeded with the act after calling the emergency response service.
- ▪The woman had a history of mental health issues and previous suicide attempts.
- ▪She called 'Dial 112' before climbing the tower.
- ▪Police and local personnel attempted to counsel her but were unsuccessful.
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Woman hangs self from police communication tower in Chhattisgarh's JashpurCops said the the woman was suffering from mental health and died hanging herself from a police communication tower in Jashpur. Published on: May 26, 2026 3:24 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link A woman allegedly suffering from mental health issues died by suicide by hanging herself from a police communication tower in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district on Tuesday morning, even as cops and onlookers tried to dissuade her, officials said.Before climbing the tower, the 22-year-old woman called 'Dial 112', the state police emergency response service.
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