Sheetal Amte's Death Leaves The World Shocked; Condolences Pour In

Legendary social worker Baba Amte’s granddaughter, Sheetal Amte-Karajgi bids adieu to the world in the year that has already snatched many renowned names. She allegedly consumed poison which took her life at Anandwan in Chandrapur. She was the CEO and board members of Maharogi Sewa Samiti (Leprosy Services Committee) at Warora, helping people disadvantaged by leprosy in Maharashtra. Amte was recognised for her leadership roles and her service for the upliftment of the marginalised sections of the society. Her sudden death has left many people sad, disoriented and wondering about the stress she was suffering. People took to social media to express their shock, grief and condolences.

Sachin Haralkar, a photojournalist at MumbaiMirror took to Twitter to express his grief. He said, "Very shocking and sad news. Dr Sheetal Amte died by suicide this morning. She was a granddaughter of late Dr Baba Amte."

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This is just terrible news! Sheetal was a very committed & hard working individual who wanted to make the world a better place. My deepest condolences to her loved ones. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 https://t.co/3FBFlGNa9M

— Rishi Suri (@rishi_suri) November 30, 2020

Shocked to hear the sad demise of Dr Sheetal Amte. In and outside Anandwan, she was inspiration for many of us. Maharashtra Govt must investigate whether the alleged dispute at Anadwan lead to suicide of such a great social worker.
RIP @AmteSheetal

— Mohnish Dange (@dange_mohnish) November 30, 2020

I am terribly shocked by @AmteSheetal ‘s suicide.Sheetal is Baba Amte’s granddaughter and a gold medalist doctor. I had a detailed discussion with her on Saturday. She felt she was targeted by a section of media,a vested interest group.Her tragic death should be investigated.

— nikhil wagle (@waglenikhil) November 30, 2020

Shocking suicide in Baba Amte's Anandwan. Dr #SheetalAmte - Karajgi commits suicide. The family was recently in middle of a controvrsy aftr certain differences of opinion.

Wht is even more shocking for me on a personal note is that we spoke just a day ago about my book... https://t.co/bEEKEOI5Tu

— Kamlesh Sutar (@kamleshsutar) November 30, 2020

Shocking!! #SheetalAmte, social activist and granddaughter of Baba Amte, dies allegedly by suicide at Anandwan in Chandrapur. Interacted multiple times with her over Facebook. We have lost an amazing Human being.. ॐ शांती

— Dr. Abhay Jere (@abhayjere) November 30, 2020

Writer and Op-ed columnist Sandip Ghose tweeted, "Don't know the facts. But, a very sad news indeed. This is not the first such case of suicide one has heard in the social sector. Shows how it is beset with politics as any other field."

Don't know the facts. But, a very sad news indeed. This is not the first such case of suicide one has heard in the social sector. Shows how it is beset with politics as any other field. https://t.co/y17MwdcYwF #SheetalAmte

— GhoseSpot (@SandipGhose) November 30, 2020

Sony Kapoor, a policy entrepreneur at WEF YGL tweeted, "I am totally devastated and shattered to read about the passing of my dear friend and fellow @wef @YGLvoices @AmteSheetal. She was one of the most amazing, warm, caring, friendly, talented people I knew. Her loss leaves a hole that cannot be filled #RIP"

I am totally devastated and shattered to read about the passing of my dear friend and fellow @wef @YGLvoices @AmteSheetal

She was one of the most amazing, warm, caring, friendly, talented people I knew. Her loss leaves a hole that cannot be filled #RIP https://t.co/wEzDcgafwU

— Sony Kapoor (@SonyKapoor) November 30, 2020

Sheetal was a dashing friend with a lot of plans & Ideas. She was beautiful, strong & hardworking. Her coping mechanism failed against her pressure & impulse took over. Even fighters get tired if they don't reach out for help.I pray for her a peaceful journey ahead. #SheetalAmte

— Dr Swapna - Dream & Happiness (@drswapnapatker) November 30, 2020

The pain of her death has been intensified by the last message that she left behind. Amte posted her last tweet today morning which embedded a cryptic painting by her under the caption “War and Peace”. And after few hours, the world heard about her demise. Have a look at the tweet here:

'War and Peace'#acrylic on canvas.
30 inches x 30 inches. pic.twitter.com/yxfFhuv89z

— Dr. Sheetal Amte-Karajgi (@AmteSheetal) November 30, 2020

Many people have expressed shock over her last tweet as it opened up the struggles and pain a person with a mental illness undergoes. Have a look at the impact Amte's last tweet had on people:

Referring to Amte's last tweet, actor and politician Urmila Matondkar tweeted, "Saddened n shocked.. One really never know what games d mind is playing.."

Saddened n shocked..
One really never know what games d mind is playing..her last tweet..#RIP #SheetalAmte 🙏🏼 https://t.co/oQL2Lq9GmX

— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) November 30, 2020

Author and photographer Sanjukta Basu quoted Amte's painting and said, "She left this as what we call a suicide note. War and peace. So shocking and heart-breaking. #SheetalAmte #RIP"

She left this as what we call a suicide note. War and peace. So shocking and heart-breaking. #SheetalAmte #RIP https://t.co/PIpG61ClNV

— Sanjukta Basu (@sanjukta) November 30, 2020

A Twitter user wrote about depression and how mysterious and uncertain it can be. The tweet, which embedded Amte's painting, read, "Depression is not always crushing, dark, endless screaming or scary. Sometimes, the color bleeds out of your life, leaving you gray and empty. And you don't even notice until after it's happened"

Depression is not always crushing, dark,endless screaming or scary.

Sometimes, the color bleeds out of your life, leaving you gray and empty. And you don't even notice until after it's happened
RIP#sheetalamte https://t.co/60p3lVUx8F

— श्रेयस (@Shreyashbhau) November 30, 2020

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