29 suicides linked to marriage issues in Jalgaon

young men in Jalgaon district died by suicide between January 1 and June 30, 2026, due to inability to find marriage matches.

Jalgaon recorded 443 suicides in six months, with causes including alcohol addiction (90), depression (87), family disputes (78), and debt (52).

Superintendent of Police Shrikant Dhivare cited changing social preferences, with young women preferring urban lifestyles, and declining female-to-male ratio as contributing factors.

The district averaged 74 suicides per month during the period, about two to three deaths daily.

SP Dhivare urged families to maintain open communication, recognize emotional distress, and seek timely support to prevent tragedies.