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A 22-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Jagatpura village, Mohali.
The vicitm was identified as Mohammad Rubeel, originally from Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred while his family members were asleep on the lower floor of the house.
The victim’s brother discovered Rubeel’s body hanging when he woke up on Wednesday morning and immediately informed the police control room. The Phase 11 police reached the spot promptly, took the body into their custody, and sent it to the mortuary of Civil Hospital, Phase-6, for a post-mortem. No suicide note was recovered from the scene.
Speaking to the police, Rubeel’s brother said, “We both worked as daily-wage laborers. Rubeel got married just four months ago, but shortly after the wedding, his wife left him. Since then, he has been struggling with severe depression.” He added that Rubeel had dinner as usual on Tuesday night and went to sleep in the upper room. On Wednesday morning, his body was found hanging from the ceiling fan using his cloth (patka).
The police confirmed that a post-mortem examination will be conducted on Thursday and that further legal proceedings are underway based on the brother’s statement.
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