Mystery shrouds man’s suicide
   Date :16-May-2019

 
Staff Reporter:
 
Mystery shrouds the suicidal death of 28-year-old man who reportedly got married seven days ago. Reportedly, on Wednesday afternoon, at Rampur Chapar, falling under Rampur police station area, the funeral procession of man was taken out seven days after his marriage was halted by the in-laws of the deceased man. They alleged that the parents of the deceased were responsible for the suicidal death and also, to return the dowry goods given at the time of marriage. The in-laws staged demonstration in front of police station in support of their demand to return dowry goods only then funeral would be allowed. According to information, demonstration was staged by the in-laws of a man who committed suicide on Monday evening. The man was married seven days ago and in a sudden development, committed suicide causing large panic. About the deceased, it is informed, named as Preetam Singh alias Monu(28) got married on May 7 with Seema, resident of Belkhadu.
 
On May 9, wedding reception was hosted at the house of the deceased. Later on Monday, the family members of the bride reached at Rampur to take her back home under the tradition observed. In a sudden development that took place on Monday, as the wife of the deceased was taken to her home following family tradition, the deceased around afternoon had meals and went inside his room to rest. Around 4.00 pm, family members looked for the man knocked at the door to wake him up. Despite repeated call made, the man did not respond made the family members apprehensive. They peeped inside the window and found the man hanging against the fan hook.
 
The door was broken and amidst haste, the man was brought down and was rushed to hospital, however doctors who examined the man declared him brought dead. On being informed, cops reached the hospital, carried out investigations, made panchnama and referred the body for autopsy. After the autopsy was performed, the body was handed over to the family members on Wednesday. Accordingly, the family members were all set to arrange the funeral of the deceased. The family members of the bride came to learn about the suicide reached at Rampur and staged demonstration suspecting major foul in the suicide of the man. During protest staged, they alleged that the man committed suicide due to his parents. They demanded that the dowry goods given at the time of marriage must be given back instantly only then they would allow the funeral of the man.
 
Amidst demonstration staged, police was informed who reached the spot and held talks with both sides. Later members of both families reached at Rampur police station and were insistent on their respective demand. The family members of the deceased insisted for last rites while the in-laws of the deceased demanded return of dowry goods and action against the family members of the deceased responsible for the premature death of the man. At the time of filing of the report, the cremation has been deferred as further investigations are underway.