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Kanpur Man's Tragic End After Alleged Harassment
19 Jul
Summary
- A 25-year-old man died by suicide two days after alleged assault.
- He posted emotional videos on Instagram before his death.
- Mother alleges local men threatened him for speaking to a neighbour.
In Kanpur, a 25-year-old man, identified as Suraj Gautam, was found dead on Saturday night, July 19, 2026. His death is being investigated as a suicide following allegations of severe harassment.
According to his mother, Lakshmi, Suraj was brutally assaulted on Thursday, July 17, 2026, by over half a dozen local men. She claims they threatened him with a pistol for speaking to a woman from their neighbourhood, leaving him deeply traumatised.
Neighbours alerted the police after finding Suraj's room locked from the inside late Saturday. Preliminary investigations were conducted, and the body has been sent for postmortem. The police are actively pursuing the case based on the mother's complaint.
