Frustrated over prolonged illness and financial problems, a 37-year old man committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling at his residence in Sai Baba Nagar under Habibganj police station area on Saturday. According to the police, Ashok Khare was found hanging from the ceiling at his residence in the evening on Saturday and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.
Police have not recovered suicide note, which could provide the reason of the suicide. The statements of the family members are yet to be recorded, which would help in the investigation. On Saturday, the deceased committed suicide between 4 pm and 5 pm and was spotted hanging by his daughter, who immediately informed other family members. After the preliminary investigation, the body was sent for the post mortem. The police have registered a case under section 174 of the CrPC and have started further investigation. The post mortem report is awaited and after receiving the post mortem further details could be revealed claimed the police.
Deceased use to work as building painter, but was bed ridden for the past few months and which has raised his financial problems. The deceased was the lone bread earner of the family and during his illness, the family has to arrange for house expenses and medicines for him, told the police. Police said investigation has been started and possibility of any foul play in the suicide would be investigated. Family statements are yet to be recorded, which could help in finding the reason behind the suicide.