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Originally hailing from Dharwad, Patil’s suicide occurred on August 20, near Saundatti in the Belagavi district
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She ended her life by jumping into the Malaprabha river in Goravanakolla village, and her body was discovered in Naviluteertha village
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Her journey back to India involved stops in Bengaluru, Hubballi, and eventually Belagavi, all by bus
Belagavi district. In a suicide note left behind, she detailed a distressing narrative of harassment her family faced, accusing both Australian authorities and residents of a Sydney neighborhood. On August 25, local authorities revealed that Patil’s suicide note outlined her allegations.
Originally hailing from Dharwad, Patil’s suicide occurred on August 20, near Saundatti in the Belagavi district. She ended her life by jumping into the Malaprabha river in Goravanakolla village, and her body was discovered in Naviluteertha village. Her journey back to India involved stops in Bengaluru, Hubballi, and eventually Belagavi, all by bus.
At the core of this tragic incident was a legal battle involving Patil’s family and Australian authorities, revolving around the custody of her children. Her son Amartya faced health complications during his treatment in a local hospital, reportedly experiencing adverse side effects. When Patil sought answers from the hospital, her inquiries went unanswered, leading her to file a complaint against the facility with the government.
In her account, Patil claimed that the hospital staff accused her of being incapable of caring for her children, prompting the government to take custody of her two kids. Despite her protests, she was unable to regain custody.
Local authorities are actively investigating the case to uncover the truth behind Patil’s allegations and the circumstances that led to her tragic decision
Patil even appealed to the Australian government to revoke her children’s citizenship, allowing her to bring them to India for treatment. Unfortunately, her pleas fell on deaf ears. The emotional toll of losing her children and her own health issues took a severe toll on Patil.
Her suicide note, addressed to her father, expressed a profound desperation. Patil stated, “Our lives are threatened. I am compelled to end my life for the survival of my children and husband Lingaraj. I am accepting my death for the good of my family. From 2021 to the present day, DCJ (Australia’s Department of Communities and Justice) has ruined my family. The residents of Verlie Street in Sydney have harassed us.” She further implicated a police officer’s family in causing her troubles and went on to claim that the water supplied to her residence was tainted.
Local authorities are actively investigating the case to uncover the truth behind Patil’s allegations and the circumstances that led to her tragic decision.
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