40-year-old businessman dies by suicide in Delhi; family alleges harassment by wife, in-laws
New Delhi, Jan 1: A 40-year-old bakery owner allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his residence in Model Town area of northwest Delhi, an official said on Wednesday.
The family members of the deceased, identified as Puneet Khurana, have alleged harassment by his wife and in-laws, police said in a statement. Investigators said the allegations are yet to be verified.
There was no immediate reaction from the Puneet's wife and in-laws.
"Khurana's father Trilok Nath has produced his (Puneet's) mobile phone and other related articles... (which) were taken in police possession. The body will be handed over to the family members after post-mortem," Northwest Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bhisham Singh said.
The DCP further stated said the incident was reported around 4.18 pm on Tuesday in Kalyan Vihar of Model Town.
"Soon after receiving information, a team was immediately dispatched to the location. They found Puneet unresponsive on his bed with a ligature mark around his neck, indicating death by hanging," the officer said, adding that further investigation is underway.
The DCP said the team also learned that the victim had recorded a video before his death. The victim's mobile phone has been taken under possession and ACP Rohit Gupta from Model Town is leading the investigation. The teams are verifying all the allegations made by the victim's family members.
Puneet's mobile phone has been sent for forensic examination, police said.
"We have received a complaint from the victim's father and will ask the family members from both sides to appear before the team. The team has already questioned the woman's family which has also made counter-allegations. It was revealed that the couple had spoken just a few hours before the suicide," the DCP added.
Puneet's body was transported to BJRM Hospital and preserved for a post-mortem examination. The police said a board of doctors would conduct the procedure if required.
While talking to reporters, Puneet's father levelled allegations against the deceased's wife and in-laws. He said they used to threaten him almost every day over financial and property issues.
Puneet's sister alleged that her brother committed suicide because of his wife and her parents who mentally pressurised him, harassed and provoked him to commit suicide.
"We request that justice must be done with our family and culprits must be sent behind bars," she added.
She further alleged that she got to know about her brother's suicide around 3 pm on Tuesday.
"He got married in December 2016 and had been staying separately from his wife for the last two years," she said.
A 15-minute purported audio clip of conversation between the couple went viral. In the purported audio, the couple engaged in a heated dispute over money and their co-owned bakery named 'For God's Cake'.
In the conversation, a woman can be heard abusing a man over the issue.
The clip also has references to the cafe, which had been closed some time ago. During the argument, the woman can be heard questioning why the man had called her at 3 am.
"Why are you calling me at 3 am? You have disgraced me and my family on multiple occasions. We did so much for you," she said.
In response, the man dismisses her grievances, saying, "All of this doesn't matter anymore. Just tell me what you want."
The argument continued as the man and the woman debated the sharing of social media account passwords. The woman also used abusive language.
Puneet's family members and friends have alleged that his social media account has been hacked. The allegation is being verified, the police said.
Some of his friends said Puneet was under acute pressure as his wife and in-laws were threatening him and his family members.
"Yesterday he called us and asked us to sit somewhere. He was very stressed as he was continuously getting threats from his in-laws. He was also under stress as they were threatening his parents too. This is the only reason he took such an extreme step," his friends told the reporters.
Sources said the police may call Puneet's wife and her family members for questioning.
#WATCH | 40 -year old Puneet Khurana dies allegedly by suicide, his family levels charges of harassment against his wife and in-laws
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KMES Institutions shine in SSLC result, continue four-decade legacy of education in rural Karkala
Karkala: KMES Institutions of Education at Kukkundooru in Karkala taluk has recorded outstanding results in the 2025-26 SSLC and PUC examinations, continuing a four-decade educational journey that began with just 22 kindergarten students and no building of its own.
The institution secured a 100 per cent result in the SSLC examinations, with all 43 students passing the examination this year.
Muhammad Arman Shahid emerged as the school topper by scoring 619 marks out of 625, securing 99 per cent and also ranking sixth at the state level. He scored full marks in Kannada, Hindi, Mathematics and Social Science.
Krithika V. Nayak secured the second position in the school with 607 marks and 97.12 per cent, while Arhan stood third with 605 marks and 96.8 per cent.
Out of the 43 students, 21 passed with distinction, 19 secured first class, two students obtained second class and one student passed in third class. Fourteen students scored above 90 per cent.
The institution also performed strongly in the PUC examinations. The Science stream recorded a 100 per cent result, with all 44 students passing, while Commerce secured a 98 per cent pass percentage.
Twelve students scored full marks in different subjects, including Mathematics.
In Commerce, Deeksha Acharya topped the college with 588 marks, while Harshitha H. Kini secured the second position with 581 marks.
In Science, Naveen B. Nayak emerged as topper with 586 marks, followed closely by Sameeksha Moily and Aifa Nidha, who both secured 585 marks.
Speaking about the achievement, High School head teacher Shrimati Patkar said the institution has always focused on supporting academically weak students through affordable education and free special classes.
“Our ambition is to provide quality education even to students who struggle in studies. The fees are very low, and free coaching classes are conducted. I have worked here for 28 years and have always found the atmosphere supportive of education,” she said.
Primary School head teacher Lolita Zeena D’Silva appreciated the dedication of the teaching staff and said the school encourages students not only to achieve high marks but also to become role models.
PU College Principal Balakrishna Rao said the institution focuses on value-based education and overall personality development.
“The aim is to help students succeed not only academically but also in cultural activities, sports and leadership. We encourage qualities such as patience, tolerance and discipline,” he said.
Rao also credited the institution’s growth to the support of founders K.S. Mohammed Masood and K.S. Nissar Ahmed, along with President K.S. Imtiaz Ahmed.
Speaking on the occasion, Imtiaz Ahmed said the institution was built on the dream of making quality education accessible to financially backward families in rural areas.
He said the guidance and encouragement of his elder brothers, Mohammed Masood and Nissar Ahmed, along with the contribution of teachers, students and parents, helped transform the institution into a model educational centre.
The KMES Institutions trace their roots back to 1984, when they were founded by senior social activists Haji P.M. Khan, K.S. Nazeer Ahmed and Haji A.S. Rashid Haider.
The institution initially functioned from the Government Urdu School premises as it did not have a building of its own. Classes began with only 22 students in lower kindergarten and two teachers.
Later, under the leadership of K.S. Mohammed Masood and with continuous financial and moral support from non-resident businessman K.S. Nissar Ahmed, the institution gradually expanded.
In 1993, the school shifted to its own building and began conducting classes from LKG to Class 5.
As student admissions increased, Nissar Ahmed personally funded the construction of three additional classrooms to address infrastructure shortages.
The institution’s new school building was completed in 1997, while the PU College building was constructed in 2001.
From humble beginnings in a borrowed building to producing state-level rank holders and consistent academic results, the KMES Institutions have grown into one of the prominent educational centres in the Karkala region.
