In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a 33-year-old woman, who had been grappling with the aftermath of her babys fall from a balcony, reportedly took her own life at her maternal home in Coimbatore, as disclosed by authorities on Monday. According to media reports, the womans mental state had deteriorated significantly since the incident a month ago when her infant survived a fall from the fourth floor of their building. Despite the babys miraculous survival, the woman had been consumed by sorrow and self-blame, her family revealed.The harrowing episode, captured on video, spread rapidly across social media platforms after a concerned neighbor shared it online. The footage depicted the frantic efforts of residents to rescue the infant girl, who had slipped from her mothers arms and landed on a second-floor roof.Heres what happened:Today morning in my cousins apartment in Chennai 😱 pic.twitter.com/VAqwd0bm4d— 🖤RenMr♥️ (கலைஞரின் உடன்பிறப்பு) (@RengarajMr) April 28, 2024Mixed reactions on internetWhile many commended the heroic actions of the neighbors, some directed criticism at the mother, accusing her of negligence toward her child. The backlash intensified the womans anguish, compounding her distress over the traumatic incident.A devastating lossThe woman, unable to bear the weight of societal scrutiny and her own anguish, sought solace at her parents home in Coimbatore, accompanied by her husband and two children. Tragically, her father discovered her lifeless body upon their return, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into her untimely demise.The authorities have initiated proceedings under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to probe the circumstances surrounding the womans death. Her body has been transferred to Mettupalayam Government Hospital for a post-mortem examination, as the community grapples with the profound tragedy.
