G. Chandan, 26, died by suicide six months after his marriage. His mother has filed a complaint alleging harassment and threats by his wife and her family, prompting police to register a case
A 26-year-old man, G. Chandan, was found dead at his home in Kanakapura. His mother alleged that his wife and her parents had threatened to file a dowry harassment case against him and his family. Police have registered a case under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation.
Ramanagara: A 26-year-old newly married man, identified as G. Chandan, was found dead at his residence in Kulume Beedi in Kanakapura town of Karnataka’s Ramanagara district. His mother has alleged that he faced mental harassment and threats from his wife and her parents over a possible dowry harassment case.
Police have registered a case against his wife, Rakshitha, and her parents under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with abetment of suicide. The allegations are under investigation and have not been established in court.
Kanakapura Death Case Follows Alleged Marital Dispute
According to the complaint, Chandan and Rakshitha married around six months ago and had been living together in Kanakapura.
Police sources said the couple had reportedly been involved in frequent arguments in the months following their marriage. A few days before the incident, Rakshitha allegedly left their home after an argument and went to her parental home in Channapatna taluk.
Chandan’s mother alleged that Rakshitha and her parents subsequently called him repeatedly, subjected him to mental harassment and threatened to file a dowry harassment case against him and his family.
These claims form part of the complaint and remain subject to police investigation.
Younger Brother Finds Chandan Dead at Home
According to the initial account, Chandan’s younger brother attempted to contact him by phone on Friday morning but received no response. He then went to Chandan’s residence, where he found him dead.
A note believed to have been written by Chandan was reportedly recovered near the body. The initial account states that the note allegedly named Rakshitha and her family in connection with his death.
The note’s contents and authenticity, along with the circumstances surrounding the death, require examination by investigators.
Mother Files Complaint at Kanakapura Town Police Station
Chandan’s mother, Jayalakshmi, filed a complaint at Kanakapura Town Police Station following his death.
Based on the complaint, police registered a case under Section 108 of the BNS against Rakshitha and her parents. An officer confirmed that a complaint had been received, and further investigation is underway.
Police are examining the alleged threats, the reported note and other evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding Chandan’s death.
Chandan and Rakshitha had reportedly settled in Kulume Beedi after their marriage. Rakshitha is a native of Doddanahalli village in Channapatna taluk.
The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations against the named individuals have not yet been proven.
