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NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide Amid Harassment Allegations
12 Sep
Summary
- A Bihar man was booked for abetment to suicide of a 17-year-old.
- The teen preparing for NEET died by suicide after alleged harassment.
- The accused reportedly made multiple calls and threats on the day she died.
In Gurgaon, a man from Bihar has been booked for abetment to suicide in connection with the death of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant. The incident occurred in Surat Nagar Phase 1, Rajendra Park, on August 6. The deceased's family accused Agastya Chaudhary of Gaya of persistently harassing and threatening her via phone and video calls.
Police registered a case against Chaudhary under Section 107 of the BNS on September 11, over a month after the girl's death. The victim and Chaudhary reportedly met on social media approximately six months prior. The complaint details alleged threats of defamation and demands for money, escalating tensions.
On August 6, the day of the incident, Chaudhary allegedly made around 12 calls to the victim. Her brother reported that after one video call, she went upstairs, where she was later found to have died by suicide. The family alleges Chaudhary also contacted a neighbour to check on the girl.
