A distressing sequence of events unfolded at a de-addiction centre in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday after a 24-year-old inmate allegedly ended his life by hanging. The sudden tragedy triggered widespread panic across the facility, prompting around 45 other resident patients to fling open the main gate and flee into the surrounding streets. Video footage capturing the inmates running away from the centre has also surfaced.
Unease During Meditation Class Preceded the Incident
Providing details regarding the case, Manish Mishra, in charge of the Raoji Bazar police station, stated that the deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Sachendra Lodhi. Lodhi was admitted to the rehabilitation facility and undergoing treatment at the time of the incident.
According to the station in-charge, Lodhi began experiencing acute restlessness and discomfort during an ongoing meditation class conducted inside the centre. Lodhi himself communicated this feeling of unease to those present before excusing himself from the session. He subsequently walked back to his room, where his body was later discovered hanging from a noose.
Absence of a Suicide Note Leaves Motive Unclear
Investigating officials noted that no suicide note was recovered from the room or the surrounding premises. In the absence of any written explanation or clear indicators left behind, authorities are still trying to determine the specific triggers or circumstances that prompted Lodhi to take his own life. The local police team has initiated an inquiry to establish the full timeline of events leading up to the tragedy.
The situation escalated further while the centre's administrative and medical staff were preparing to transport Lodhi's body to the hospital. Witnessing the grim scene and realizing what had transpired inside the facility, fellow inmates were seized with acute fear. In the ensuing commotion, several patients managed to unlock the front gate of the centre and rushed out in groups.
Discrepancy in Inmate Headcount Resolved Through Records
In the initial aftermath of the breakout, there was conflicting information regarding the exact number of individuals who had escaped. Station in-charge Manish Mishra stated that the facility's management initially informed law enforcement that roughly 70 patients had fled the premises. However, when police scrutinized the centre's official attendance register and verified the roster against those still accounted for, the verified count showed that around 45 inmates had escaped.
Police officials noted that several of the individuals who left during the chaos returned directly to their family homes. Meanwhile, authorities are continuing their investigation into the sequence of events and examining the overall circumstances under which the incident and subsequent breakout took place.
