In a significant development in a tragic case from Kalyan, a 42-year-old woman teacher employed at a reputed school has been arrested by the Khadakpada police. She is accused of abetting the suicide of her husband, Vivek Mane, a 44-year-old administrative officer. The arrest comes nearly one and a half years after the incident, following the emergence of crucial digital evidence.
Case Background and Initial Investigation
The incident dates back to August 2023, when Vivek Mane was found dead by suicide at his residence in the Radha Nagari area of Kalyan. Initially, the police registered a case of accidental death and began preliminary inquiries. However, the victim's family members persistently alleged that Vivek was subjected to severe mental harassment by his wife, Namrata, and her brother, Akshay Manore. They claimed this relentless pressure ultimately drove him to take the extreme step.
According to statements from the family, Vivek had confided in his parents and relatives about the harassment he was facing from his wife and her family. Despite these allegations, the case saw little progress until a detailed probe was initiated based on the family's demands for a thorough investigation.
Digital Evidence Turns the Tide
The investigation took a decisive turn when the police examined the deceased's mobile phone forensically. A detailed analysis of call recordings and other data reportedly uncovered objectionable material. This included threatening messages, photographs, and conversations that corroborated the family's allegations of mental harassment and pressure.
Based on this recovered digital evidence, the Khadakpada police formally registered a case of abetment to suicide. Assistant Inspector Arjun Dande confirmed the arrests of both the woman teacher and her brother, Akshay Manore, after the incriminating material was recovered from the mobile device.
Ongoing Probe and Next Steps
The police have stated that they are currently awaiting the final forensic and cyber analysis reports related to the seized mobile devices. These reports are expected to further strengthen the case against the accused. The investigation remains active, and authorities have assured that strict action will be taken against all individuals named in the First Information Report (FIR) once the remaining reports are received.
This case highlights the critical role digital forensics now plays in modern criminal investigations, especially in cases where direct evidence may be scarce. It also underscores the legal consequences of mental harassment, with police building a case around the abetment to suicide charges based on the alleged sustained pressure.
