Police confirmed they are not treating the 26-year-old’s death as suspicious and have referred the case to the Coroner. Speaking to the Herald from Mumbai, India, family spokesman Harshal Patkar said the family was in shock. Earlier in the week Shelar’s family in India said they hoped at least one family member would travel to New Zealand. Where to get help* Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)* Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)* Youthline: 0800 376 633* Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)* Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)* Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)* Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)* Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155* Samaritans 0800 726 666* Rural Support Trust: 0800 787 254.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 24, 2018 20:15 UTC