Bareilly Suicide Case: Family Alleges Police Torture, Social Media Abuse
Bareilly Suicide Case: Family Alleges Custodial Torture, Social Media Humiliation
In a harrowing incident that has shaken Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, 32-year-old Raj (name changed) took his own life after enduring alleged police brutality and public humiliation by his wife on social media. The victim’s family claims Raj was driven to suicide by relentless mental torture, dowry harassment, and custodial abuse involving his wife’s brother, a local constable.
“Best of Luck in Jail!” – Wife’s Viral Post Sparks Outrage
A day before his death, Raj’s wife, Simran (name changed), posted on Facebook: “I’ve filed a case against my husband… Best of luck in jail!” The post, which mocked Raj’s impending arrest, went viral, exposing what the family calls a “premeditated plot” to destroy him.
Raj, alongside his parents, had visited the police station after Simran filed a dowry harassment case. However, witnesses allege Simran’s brother—a constable at the same station—mercilessly beat Raj and his elderly father during custody. “They locked him up overnight, broke his spirit,” said Raj’s father, Suresh Kumar.
Custodial Torture: A Broken Man’s Final Hours
Raj’s final moments were marked by despair. After his release, he told his mother, “I’m going to sleep forever,” before hanging himself. His family alleges the police ignored pleas for help and actively participated in the abuse.
Family’s Counter-Complaint: “They Killed My Son!”
Raj’s father has filed a case against Simran, her parents, brother, and two relatives, accusing them of abetment to suicide, physical assault, and dowry harassment. “She celebrated his arrest like a festival! Her brother beat him senseless. They murdered his dignity,” Suresh told reporters.
Key Questions Demanding Answers
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Why was Raj illegally detained and tortured despite no proven charges?
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Why did police ignore procedural safeguards during custody?
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Will Simran’s brother face consequences for alleged custodial violence?
The case has ignited protests in Bareilly, with locals demanding accountability. Activists highlight rising misuse of anti-dowry laws and police collusion in marital disputes. “This is institutional murder,” said women’s rights lawyer Priya Sharma. “The system failed Raj twice—first in custody, then in protecting his life.”
Legal Implications and Public Outcry
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Dowry Law Misuse: Experts cite growing cases of Section 498A IPC being weaponized in marital conflicts.
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Custodial Violence: Uttar Pradesh reported over 150 custodial abuse cases in 2023, per the National Human Rights Commission.
A Fight for Justice
Raj’s death underscores systemic flaws in handling marital disputes and police accountability. As his family vows to fight for justice, the case raises a grim question: How many more lives must be lost before custodial reforms and mental health safeguards become priorities?
