Tech firm employee ends life in Agra, blames wife in video
Agra, Feb 28 (PTI): In a case similar to that of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, a 30-year-old tech employee from Agra has ended his life, leaving behind a video blaming his wife.
Manav Sharma, a resident of Defence Colony, who worked as a manager with a tech firm in Mumbai, married Niketa on January 30 last year. He ended his life on February 24.
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Police are investigating the case after registering a case under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
According to a complaint filed by the deceased's father, Narendra Sharma, on Thursday, Manav and Niketa came to Agra on February 23. Manav then accompanied Niketa to her parents' home, where he was reportedly insulted. He returned home and hanged himself around 5 am on February 24.
Before taking the extreme step, Manav recorded a video on his mobile phone, blaming his wife for driving him to death.
As the video went viral, Niketa released a counter-video, alleging that Manav was abusive, especially when intoxicated, and had made suicide attempts previously, which she thwarted.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Vinayak Bhosale said the post-mortem was conducted on February 24, but no formal complaint was filed at the time.
Manav's sister later saw the video on his phone, leading to the registration of a case.
"We will consider Niketa's version of events as well. Appropriate action will be taken based on our probe, Bhosale said, acknowledging that the couple's relationship was troubled.
The incident bears similarities with the death of Atul Subhash in Bengaluru on December 9, 2024. Subhash had ended his life after recording a video, claiming harassment by his estranged wife.
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11-year-old dies by suicide after sexual assault in Bareilly; accused arrested
Bareilly (UP) (PTI): A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, who later died by suicide due to trauma, police said on Wednesday.
The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries on the minor's body, including bite marks and nail scratches. The cause of death was found to be hanging, they said.
According to ASP (South) Anshika Verma, the incident came to light on 27 April, when the girl, a Class 8 student, was found hanging at her home in Deoria Abdullaganj village under the Mirganj police station area. Initially, the family reported the death as suicide and was reluctant to pursue police action.
"The autopsy report changed the course of the investigation. It confirmed sexual assault and noted severe physical trauma. The cause of death was confirmed as hanging," Verma said.
A breakthrough in the case came from the statement of the victim's younger sister, who told police that the accused, Zeeshan (26), a resident of the same village, frequently loitered near the minor's school and allegedly gave her small sums of money to keep his interactions with her a secret, she said.
Police said that on the day of the incident, the accused allegedly lured the minor and assaulted her. Distressed by the incident, the child later took her own life while her mother was away, police said.
"Based on technical surveillance, CCTV footage, and statements from the family, we established Zeeshan's involvement. He was arrested near the Mirganj weekly market on Tuesday," they said.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
