Driver dies by suicide after alleged harassment by two women

A driver has died by suicide by jumping in front of a train in the Thakurganj police station area of Lucknow. Before ending his life, the deceased driver sent a total of six videos one after another to his family, in which he detailed the harassment he faced from two women and the misconduct of police personnel. According to an ABP News report, the deceased driver alleged in these videos that he had been falsely implicated in a theft case and was abused in the police outpost, where he was also threatened with an encounter killing.

The deceased was identified as Manish Deshraj alias Chhotu (38), a resident of the Lalbagh area of Thakurganj. Manish operated his own vehicle in the travel business. His family includes his wife Pinky and two sons, Yuvi and Rishabh. For the last two years, Manish had been employed to transport two women named Neha and Sapna. It is alleged that two days ago, both women accused Manish of stealing ₹12 lakh, following which the police summoned him to the outpost for questioning.

In his videos, Manish stated that after being called to the Bhuvar outpost, police personnel took him to the Para ni Shahdara outpost. There, he was verbally abused and threatened by police personnel to be shot dead in an encounter. Manish expressed in the video that the police personnel were repeatedly talking about shooting him, which had left him terrified. He questioned why he should pay money when he had not committed any theft.

Additionally, Manish alleged in the videos that Sapna and her family members were constantly threatening him over the phone. He was threatened with being locked up in a police station and beaten. Manish stated that he had always stayed away from the police, but in this instance, he was being continuously framed.

On the day of the incident, Sunday (08 November), Manish left home around 1 pm. Around 5 pm, he sent six videos to his family. In these videos, he sought forgiveness from his mother, five brothers, sisters, wife, and children. In one video, he stated that his mind was no longer functioning and he had become completely helpless. He appealed to his family not to trouble anyone after his passing. Addressing his children, he said that their father would not return. In the video, he also mentioned unlocking the mobile to watch all the videos. After the family received these videos, a search began and the police were informed.

In his videos, Manish also mentioned an old matter involving Golu and Neha. He stated that he had rented a room from a lawyer. One day, when a dispute arose between Golu and Neha, Manish arrived there and returned after convincing both. Subsequently, it was reported that Golu had gone missing. Manish alleged that he had no role in this matter, yet he was being harassed by being made an accused.

According to DCP West Jitendra Shrivastava, Manish was in contact with two girls who were harassing him, against whom a case has been registered. The investigation into the allegations against the police has been handed over to ACP Bazarkhala. Further action will be taken based on the facts that emerge during the investigation.