Kolkata: Young Man Found Dead at Eden Gardens Stadium

By PTI

KOLKATA: A tragic incident unfolded at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, as the lifeless body of a 21-year-old youth was discovered hanging from one of the galleries. The young man has been identified as Dhananjay Barik, the son of a ground worker at the stadium.

According to the authorities, Barik’s body was found hanging from the upper tier of gallery K by one of the caretakers on Monday. The youth had been reported missing since Sunday afternoon.

An officer at the scene stated that Barik may have been suffering from depression due to his inability to secure a position as a ground staff at Eden Gardens, despite his father and uncle being employed there. The police are currently investigating whether this is a case of suicide or if there is any other underlying cause. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.

The family of the deceased had filed a missing complaint with the Maidan police station on Sunday. It was revealed that Barik was residing with his father and uncle in the staff quarters designated for Eden Gardens’ employees.

This unfortunate incident sheds light on the issue of mental health, especially among young individuals facing challenges and aspirations. The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp aims to create awareness and provide support to those in need. Helpline numbers for local services are available for anyone experiencing distress or to assist someone in need.

Addressing India’s Invisible Emergency – Suicide

It is important to acknowledge that discussing suicides can be distressing for some individuals. However, it is essential to remember that suicides are preventable. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the relevant local helpline services for assistance.

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Kolkata: The lifeless body of a young man was discovered hanging from one of the galleries at Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. Police have identified the deceased as 21-year-old Dhananjay Barik, the son of a ground worker at the stadium. He was found hanging from the upper tier of gallery K by one of the caretakers. Barik had been reported missing since Sunday afternoon. According to authorities, Barik may have been suffering from depression due to his unsuccessful attempts to secure a position as a ground staff at Eden Gardens, unlike his father and uncle who are employed there. The police are currently investigating whether this is a case of suicide. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. The family of the deceased had lodged a missing complaint with the Maidan police station. Barik was residing in the staff quarters designated for Eden Gardens’ employees. This incident highlights the significance of addressing mental health issues, particularly among young individuals facing challenges and aspirations. The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp provides helpline numbers for local services to support those in distress or to assist someone in need.