Sangli: Youth Dies by Suicide After Alleged Demand To Convert for Marriage, 2 Booked
Sangli City Police have booked two people, including a minor girl, for abetment of suicide after a 19-year-old man allegedly died by suicide following a demand that he convert his religion to marry her. Police have arrested Sahil Bagwan, recovered chat records and are examining digital evidence, including social media conversations, as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Sangli City Police have registered a case of abetment of suicide against two people after a 19-year-old man allegedly died by suicide following a demand that he convert his religion as a condition for marriage. Police have booked Sahil Bagwan, a resident of Sangli, and a minor girl from Kolhapur in connection with the case. Bagwan was arrested on Tuesday, while the investigation is ongoing.
According to police, the 19-year-old, a resident of Khanbhag in Sangli, died by suicide at his home on June 25 between 10.30 am and noon. The victim worked in Pune and frequently visited his family in Sangli. NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Maharashtra, Says ‘Sorry, Mom’ in Emotional Video Before Jumping Into Well.
Alleged Demand for Religious Conversion
Investigators said the victim became acquainted with the minor girl, who regularly visited an elderly woman living near his neighbourhood. The two later entered into a relationship and reportedly decided to get married.
According to the complaint filed by the victim's family, the minor girl allegedly told him that he would have to convert to her religion if he wanted to marry her. The family alleged that the demand caused the young man severe mental distress in the days leading up to his death. Maharashtra Shocker: Doctor Attempts Suicide in Dombivili, Consumes 10 Beers and 45 Sleeping Pills After Domestic Dispute With Wife; Survives.
Speaking on the investigation, Tushar Doshi, Superintendent of Police, Sangli, said: "We have arrested Sahil Bagwan from Sangli, a relative of the minor girl accused in the case. During the investigation, we recovered chat records between the deceased and the minor accused."
Police said the victim's family examined his mobile phone after his death and found conversations on Instagram and other social media platforms, which they claimed supported their allegations regarding the demand for religious conversion.
Arun Sugaonkar, SPI, said: "Police suspect that the minor girl used to visit a relative's house in Sangli, where the victim allegedly came into contact with her. During the investigation, we recovered chats in which the minor accused mentioned religious conversion. However, since the girl is a minor, we can confirm the exact reason behind the victim's death only after a detailed investigation."
Police are collecting digital evidence, including chat logs and social media records. The cyber police have also been approached to retrieve relevant communication records as part of the investigation.
Based on a complaint lodged by the victim's mother, Sangli City Police registered a case against the minor girl and Sahil Bagwan, who allegedly assisted her. A case has been registered at Sangli City Police Station under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.
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