Simran Singh, a popular freelance radio jockey from Jammu and Kashmir, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in her rented house in her Sector 47, Gurugram. According to reports, her body was found hanging in her room on Wednesday night and no suicide note was found from the spot.
"Police received a call at 10:30 pm from Park Hospital regarding the body. Police did not find any suicide note from Simran's flat nor did Simran's family file any complaint against anyone. The family said that Simran had been facing problems for some time due to which she took this step and did not hold anybody responsible for this. Based on a written complaint from the family members, action was taken and the post-mortem was done on Thursday morning. The body has been handed over to the family members. No case was registered," Investigating officer, ASI Pradeep Kumar, Sadar Police Station, Gurugram said as quoted by ANI.
Singh, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, had a strong following on Instagram with 682,000 followers. Simran's last Instagram post, shared on December 13, showed her twirling in a peach gown at the beach. The caption read, "Just a girl with endless giggles and her gown, taking over the beach." Fans flooded the post's comments with messages of shock, with one comment reading, "How can someone who seems so happy die like this?"
Known as "Jammu Ki Dhadkan" or the Heartbeat of Jammu, Simran was widely admired in her home region. The 25-year-old had previously worked for a notable radio station before transitioning to freelance radio work. She was also popular on Instagram for her humorous reels that delighted her followers.
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Following the news of her death, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his grief. In a statement from the Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Abdullah and his father Dr. Farooq Abdullah offered heartfelt condolences to Simran's family, friends, and fans. The statement praised her contributions to the cultural fabric of Jammu and Kashmir and acknowledged her impact on the region.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers: Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.