Hubballi: In a recent statement, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has expressed his stance on the Prajwal Revanna pen drive case and has said that strict punishment should be meted out according to the law.

Joshi addressing the media in Hubballi, stressed on the severity of the allegations, labeling Revanna's actions as unforgivable and reprehensible, particularly in a society that upholds the dignity and respect of women. He reiterated the BJP's stance on the issue.

Joshi urged for a comprehensive inquiry into the case, stressing the importance of delivering severe punishment to the accused without delay.

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Noida (PTI): A 37-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 22nd floor of a posh residential society in Sector 107 here, police said on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday in Prateek Edifice Society under the jurisdiction of the Sector-39 police station. The deceased has been identified as Sajjal Mehrotra, a company director who lived in the society with his family.

"On Sunday afternoon, he jumped from the balcony of his flat on the 22nd floor," a police official said.

Family members and security guards rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police said, adding that no suicide note has been found.

Prima facie, the deceased was suffering from depression, officials said, adding that other aspects of the case are being investigated.

The body has been sent for post-mortem and further legal formalities are underway.

Police said the man got married about 10 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children. No complaint has been received from the family in connection with the incident.

(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)