A loving family of four—an eight-year-old son, a three-year-old daughter, and their parents. But one small mistake led to such tremendous peril that it resulted in a tragic mass suicide. After poisoning their children, the parents hanged themselves. This family from Bhopal got caught in the web of pervasive loan apps in the market.
The head of the household tried everything possible to escape this predicament. When no path seemed open, a heart-breaking choice to end their lives was made. Before their demise, the family left behind a four-page suicide note that offers a painful insight into the lethal dangers of falling into a loan app trap.
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A Four-Page Suicide Note's Painful Tale
'We are at a loss for what to do. Our sweet, small family seems to have fallen under an evil spell. I wish to apologize to everyone in our family, joining my hands in a plea. One wrong decision has brought so much trouble to everyone connected to us.
We were living happily with our family, with no worries or concerns. But in April, I received a message on WhatsApp offering online work. The same message was repeated on Telegram. Given our minimal financial needs and the apparent ease, I agreed to this deal. The time commitment wasn't much, so I began to work.
Initially, there were some gains, but soon, I got pulled deeper into the quicksand. With any spare time, I was drawn to doing that work, which eventually spiraled into chaos. I lost track of my finances, and funds meant for family couldn't be managed. The work pressure was enormous.
I started receiving messages to complete orders and withdraw my commission. Still, it was a swamp from which escape seemed impossible. When all the money was exhausted, the company offered loan schemes. The company I worked for four years ago closed, damaging my credit profile. Thus I initially refused, knowing my poor credit. Despite this, the company's encouragement led me to seek loans, which were continuously granted. I ended up investing all the money repeatedly back into the company.'
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Attempt to Break Free from the Loan App Quagmire, But...
The suicide note further reads, 'Before starting this work, I checked the e-commerce company's website. The company did TRP work, starting in 2022 from Colombia following COVID. Based on this, I began working, unknowing we'd reach such a deadlock, leaving us no escape.
Neither my wife nor any family members knew of this work. Whenever my wife saw me, she'd urge me not to do anything wrong. I assured her that everything I did was for her happiness. Yet, I found myself tangled in this mess.
After falling prey to the online job, I thought I'd repay everyone’s loans after a few days when the money came through, and I'd quit. I couldn't anticipate the extent of what unfolded. The online job burdened me with so much debt I was dumbfounded. I realized it was a fraud. Pressure intensified on me regarding funds. I hadn't taken the money for myself. Even the money lent to me was reinvested in the company.
By June, the loan debt grew massive. Recovery agents started threatening me. Somehow, I managed to arrange for EMI payments, but in July, the loan company hacked my phone. They extracted details to blackmail my relatives, friends, and coworkers. They threatened to spread explicit and false images of me on social media, defaming me. They even misused my boss's display picture (photo). I felt immense guilt. All those associated with my single error faced undue stress and blackmail.'
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'Shamed to Face Anyone Now'
Further into the suicide note,'I went to the cybercrime office, but the case was delayed due to absence or holidays. I tried again and met a lawyer for an application draft. They needed time for drafting. I found myself unable to talk to anyone or even meet their gaze. No one could grasp how much I had fallen in my own eyes.
The prospect of losing my job emerged. No future seemed visible for me and my family. I can't bear to face anyone. How will I meet my father, mother, in-laws, siblings, and my dear daughter? To all my dear sisters and brothers-in-law, I can't face you. Above all, there's fear that my daughter's future marriage might bear the brunt.
Thus, I cannot leave my family, my wife, and my children, Rishu and Kishu, in this suffering, so I'm taking them with me. I ask forgiveness once more. Please forgive my family. I am helpless. Perhaps everything would improve after we're gone.
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Last Wish Expressed in Suicide Note
The plea is that after we leave, our family members should not be troubled for these loans. Nor should any relative or coworker be harassed. I apologize to my parents, in-laws, my three sisters, elder brothers, dear family members, and both brothers-in-law. Forgive us. This is where our journey ends. Our last wish is to avoid any post-mortem and allow simultaneous final rites for us all, so we stay together.'
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