Indore Tragedy: Man ‘Tired of Being Used’ Fatally Shoots Woman and Her Friend Before Killing Himself

A heartbreaking case of unrequited feelings and emotional turmoil turned deadly in Indore this week, leaving three young lives lost and a community stunned.

According to police, 26-year-old Abhishek Yadav shot and killed a woman he had strong feelings for — 22-year-old Snehlata Jat — and her close friend Deepak Jat, 25, before taking his own life. Investigators believe Abhishek felt used and rejected, which may have pushed him over the edge.

A Conversation Turns Deadly

The shooting took place in broad daylight at the Swaminarayan Temple complex on Khandwa Road, a peaceful area usually associated with prayer and calm. But on this day, it became the scene of a horrific crime.

Witnesses say the three met near the temple and spoke for nearly half an hour. At first, everything seemed calm — just a conversation between old friends. But something shifted.

Without warning, Abhishek pulled out a country-made pistol and fired two shots at Deepak, who collapsed. Snehlata, shocked, tried to intervene, but Abhishek shot her twice as well. After the shootings, he ran from the scene and made his way to a nearby private college campus. There, he turned the gun on himself.

All three were rushed to the hospital, but none survived.

A Troubled Past and a One-Sided Bond

Police say Abhishek had known Snehlata for some time. By all accounts, he had deep feelings for her, but those feelings were not mutual. Recently, Snehlata had started distancing herself from him — something friends say he struggled to accept.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Hrishikesh Meena, the tragedy appears to have stemmed from a complex love triangle, though the exact details are still under investigation. “He felt betrayed and emotionally drained,” said a police officer close to the case. “He told friends he was tired of being used.”

Additional Deputy Commissioner Anand Yadav confirmed that Snehlata and Deepak were close and possibly romantically involved, which may have fueled Abhishek’s sense of rejection and jealousy.

A City in Shock

The incident has left the people of Indore shaken. Friends and neighbors of the victims are struggling to come to terms with what happened, especially given how young and full of life the three were.

“I still can’t believe it,” said one college student who knew all three. “They had their whole lives ahead of them. How can something like this happen?”

The temple where the incident occurred was quickly cordoned off, and temple authorities have urged the public to pray for the families.

Growing Pattern of Emotion-Driven Violence

This tragedy is not isolated. Sadly, similar incidents across the country are becoming more frequent.

In Uttar Pradesh last year, a man shot his girlfriend and then himself after she got engaged to someone else. Just this week in Washington state, a man shot his ex’s new boyfriend before killing himself. In California, a man gunned down his ex-girlfriend and her daughter in traffic.

While the locations and details vary, the root cause in many of these cases is the same — unresolved emotional pain, jealousy, and the inability to deal with rejection.

A Call for Awareness and Support

Mental health experts are urging people to recognize warning signs in their friends and loved ones. Feelings of being “used” or betrayed can trigger deep emotional distress, especially in young adults struggling with identity, love, and self-worth.

“This isn’t just a crime story. It’s about emotional health, relationships, and how we deal with pain,” said one counselor. “We need more conversations about healthy boundaries, rejection, and mental support.”

As police continue their investigation, families of the victims are left grieving — and a community is left asking: Could this tragedy have been prevented?