A 26-year-old man allegedly died by hanging himself at his residence in the Shimlapuri area on Wednesday, with his family claiming he was severely distressed over his wife’s alleged extramarital relationships.
Police have registered a case against the victim’s wife and her two aides following a formal complaint lodged by his father. Upon receiving information, local police arrived at the scene, took the body into custody, and shifted it to a civil hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination. All allegations are being thoroughly verified and active efforts are underway to apprehend the accused individuals, they added. A day prior to the incident, the man had gone to visit his children. Following an argument, he was sent away and returned to his rented accommodation in Haibowal. He then recorded a video detailing his grievances, wrote a suicide note, and consumed poisonous tablets. Authorities are examining the recovered suicide note and video evidence to initiate further legal action.
Police officials said an FIR has been registered under Section 108 (abetment to suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on the father’s statement.
Police officials said the body is being shifted back to the civil hospital for a post-mortem examination.
The couple had separated recently, and the man was reportedly being prevented from meeting their two children. The family said the victim was under severe emotional distress due to his wife’s alleged affairs. The family further claimed that the man was under severe emotional distress due to his wife’s alleged relationship with a relative.
