Indian Actress Preksha Mehta Commits Suicide, Allegedly Due to Job Stress Amidst Corona

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from Tellywood actress, Preksha Mehta. The beautiful star who rose to fame through the television series Crime Patrol was found dead in her home in Indore, India, on Sunday, May 25th.

Preksha decided to end her own life by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in her house. Her family was the first to discover Preksha's body and then reported it to the police.

1. Preksha's Status

Preksha Mehta © instagram/iamprekshamehta

In the midst of India's lockdown due to the coronavirus, this news is truly heartbreaking. According to Pinkvilla.com, Preksha did not leave a suicide note, but she wrote a brief status on Insta Story moments before taking her own life.

"Sabse bura hota hai, sapnon ka mar jaana," Preksha wrote, which means 'There is nothing worse than the death of your dreams'. From this status, the police suspect that Preksha was facing mental health issues.

2. Unemployment

Preksha did not leave any written or verbal message to her loved ones before deciding to end her life. However, those close to the 25-year-old actress suspect that she committed suicide due to stress.

For several months, Preksha had been unable to find work as the Indian entertainment industry was halted during the coronavirus lockdown. She was said to be extremely distressed by this and ultimately took her own life.

3. Indian Celebrities Mourn

The sudden departure of Preksha not only left her family feeling lost. Many Indian celebrities expressed their grief over the actress's passing.

One of them is actress Richa Tiwari, who uploaded a photo of Preksha on Instagram. Not only expressing condolences, Richa also urged everyone to pay more attention to those around them who are suffering mentally.

Suicide is not the end of everything. If you feel that your mental health is disturbed, let's consult the nearest counseling institution.

(kpl/phi)