Rajesh did not explain the reason behind his suicide, but his brother, Santosh Kumar, told police that he was repeatedly mentally harassed by his wife and his mother-in-law. A 35-year-old man died by suicide allegedly due to constant harassment by his wife and mother-in-law in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur last week, police said on Monday.
In a 41-second video recorded before he died, Rajesh Kumar can be seen talking to the media, seeking justice and demanding his wife and mother-in-law be arrested. He also requested that his two children, reported under his wife’s custody, be sent to his house.
“If I have worked honestly, there should be justice in my case, and my children should be brought back home. My wife and mother-in-law should be sent to prison,” Rajesh is heard saying in the video that has now gone viral.
Rajesh did not explain the reason behind his suicide. Still, his brother, Santosh Kumar, told police that he was repeatedly mentally harassed by his wife and his mother-in-law and also threatened with a false dowry case. The incident took place in Tehra village under Sumerpur block.
“Rajesh Kumar consumed a poisonous substance on January 3. He died in treatment. The body has been sent for post-mortem. Before taking the extreme step, he had recorded a video that was being probed,” Hamirpur Circle Officer Rajesh Kamal said.
Mr Kamal also said that a case has been registered against Rajesh’s wife and her mother based on Santosh’s complaint, and a probe is underway.
