Delhi, October 20: A Romeo-Juliet-like tragic love story has come to light from Delhi's Jagatpuri, where a 23-year-old man who rushed his girlfriend to the hospital after she tried to die by suicide allegedly died of cardiac arrest. The deceased man allegedly collapsed after he saw his girlfriend bleeding. The deceased man has been identified as Arjun, a resident of Chand Park. On the other hand, Arjun's girlfriend is undergoing treatment at the hospital. The alleged incident occurred on Friday night, October 18, after the woman allegedly slit her wrist at around 11:30 PM and sent a video of the act to Arjn on WhatsApp.

Victim Slits Her Wrist, Sends Video of Act to Lover

During the preliminary investigation, cops learned that Arjun met the woman nearly a year ago online. Following this, the two started going on dates and fell in love over time, reports The Times of India. However, cops found that the couple used to fight often over several issues. Friends and family told cops that the woman who was studying law was serious about a career, while Arjun wasn't serious about finding a job. It is also learned that Arjun's frequent parting irked the woman. Delhi Shocker: Woman Shot at During Argument in Seelampur, 4 Arrested (Watch Video).

Deceased Rushed Girlfriend to Hospital Where He Collapsed and Died

On Friday, October 18, the couple had another fight, following which the woman had an argument with Arjun's relative over their relationship. As she felt insulted, the woman went home and allegedly slit her wrist. Police officials said that the victim filmed the act on her mobile phone and sent the video to Arjun, who quickly alerted her mother and rushed to her aid.

Deceased Died of Suspected Cardiac Arrest

Post this, Arjun rushed the woman to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital at around 2.45 AM. However, officials said that when the couple reached the hospital, Arjun allegedly collapsed after he looked at his girlfriend, who was bleeding. Soon after he collapsed, doctors at the hospital tried to resuscitate Arjun but could not save him. It is suspected he died of cardiac arrest. "Save her... she will die," were Arjun's last words to his friend, who arrived at the hospital. Delhi Shocker: Man Stabbed to Death During Argument in Vikaspuri Area; 6 People Detained.

Meanwhile, the doctors started treating the woman and managed to stop her bleeding. After the incident, they alerted the police, who informed Arjun and the woman's family members and even recorded their statements. On Saturday, Arjun's body was handed over to his family after an autopsy. On the other hand, the young woman is undergoing treatment at the hospital, where her condition is said to be stable.

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; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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