Why Are Male Suicide Rates Higher?

Report by The Newsage Pune.

Number of Suicide Cases Amongst Men Surpasses Women's

Pune has witnessed a worrying rise in suicide cases, with men accounting for the majority. As per data from the Pune Police Commissionerate, 862 suicides were reported in 2024 so far, of which 583 were men.

The rise in suicide rates in Pune have become a serious concern, more so because the group contains majority of male victims. Unattended mental health issues and poor support from family and workplace pose to be the reason for this sudden rise in the number of deaths by suicide amongst men.

Suicides are more frequent in industrial areas and labor settlements, with causes ranging from financial stress, job loss, heartbreak, and academic pressure to harassment by private moneylenders.

Hanging and jumping in front of trains remain the most common methods. Experts point to growing loneliness, even within families, and untreated mental health issues as key factors behind this tragic trend.