Pune: In a tragic incident highlighting the growing issue of mobile phone addiction, a young woman in Wakad took her own life after her husband could not fulfill her repeated requests for a new mobile phone.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday (September 11) evening, has once again raised concerns about the impact of technology dependence on mental health and personal relationships.
The deceased, identified as Shivani Gopal Sharma, was a 20-year-old married woman who lived with her husband, Gopal Sharma, in Wakad. Gopal works in a private company, leaving Shivani alone at home during his work hours.
Over the past few months, Shivani had been persistently asking Gopal to buy her a mobile phone, a demand that remained unfulfilled due to the couple’s financial difficulties. Despite Gopal's efforts to accommodate her wishes, he was unable to provide the desired phone.
According to the Wakad Police, the situation reached a devastating conclusion on Wednesday when Shivani, left alone in the house, resorted to suicide by hanging herself.
Gopal discovered the tragic scene upon returning from work and immediately informed the authorities. The police quickly responded to the call and conducted a preliminary investigation, which revealed that Shivani's death was driven by her unmet desire for a mobile phone.
Neighbors and friends of the couple expressed shock and sadness over the incident, describing Shivani as generally cheerful but increasingly withdrawn in recent times. Authorities have urged the public to seek help in times of distress and not to resort to drastic measures.
