A 35-year-old man died by suicide allegedly because of fixed harassment by his spouse and mother-in-law in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur final week, police stated on Monday.
In a 41-second video that was reportedly recorded earlier than his dying, the person, Rajesh Kumar, sought justice, demanding that his spouse and mother-in-law be arrested. He additionally demanded that his two kids, who’re reportedly in his spouse’s custody, be despatched again to his home.
“If I’ve labored truthfully, there must be justice in my case, and my kids must be introduced again residence. My spouse and mother-in-law must be despatched to jail,” Rajesh is heard saying within the video that has now gone viral.
Rajesh didn’t clarify the rationale behind his suicide however his brother, Santosh Kumar, advised police that he was repeatedly mentally harassed by his spouse and his mother-in-law, and likewise threatened with a false dowry case.
The incident befell in Tehra village below Sumerpur block.
“Rajesh Kumar consumed a toxic substance on January 3. He died throughout remedy. The physique has been despatched for autopsy. Earlier than taking the intense step, he had recorded a video, which is being probed,” Hamirpur Circle Officer Rajesh Kamal stated.
Mr Kamal additionally stated {that a} case has been registered towards Rajesh’s spouse and her mom, on the premise of a grievance by Santosh, and a probe is underway.
There was no remark from Rajesh’s spouse or her mom on the time of submitting this report.
In his police grievance, seen by NDTV, Mr Santosh alleged that on January 2, Rajesh’s spouse took all of the jewelry and cash that have been stored within the locker and left residence, together with their two kids.
“At 7pm, Rajesh’s brother-in-law Ravi known as him and advised him that his spouse and youngsters have been in Pukhrayan (at her mother and father’ home). The following morning (January 3), Rajesh made a cellphone name to Ravi and requested him to return his cash and jewelry. Rajesh’s spouse then took the cellphone and, alongside along with her mom, threatened my brother,” Mr Santosh stated.
