In a shocking turn of events,the Mittal family from Panchkula,Haryana,has been engulfed in tragedy,with seven members found dead in what police suspect to be a mass suicide linked to an overwhelming debt of ₹20 crore. The family’s struggle with financial despair has raised questions about mental health and the societal pressures surrounding economic failure.The examination reveals a grim narrative of despair. The bodies of six family members were discovered inside a car, while the seventh was found nearby.Initial police reports suggest that the family, led by the patriarch Praveen Mittal, may have taken their own lives due to the insurmountable burden of debt. Praveen, who had previously established a steel cutting factory in Himachal Pradesh, found himself trapped in a cycle of borrowing from banks and acquaintances. As financial troubles mounted, he lost his factory to bank foreclosure, leading to a downward spiral that forced him to relocate multiple times, ultimately returning to Panchkula.
Despite attempts to regain stability by driving a taxi,Praveen struggled to find peace. A suicide note recovered from the scene indicates that he held himself responsible for the family’s plight, revealing the emotional toll that financial distress can take. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the mental health crisis exacerbated by economic pressures, urging society to address the stigma surrounding financial failure and its impact on families.
