A 30-year-old man allegedly died by suicide following a quarrel with his family at his residence in Thane's Dombivli area, police reported on Sunday. The tragic incident occurred around 12:30 am on Saturday at a chawl in Hetutne village.
Incident Details
The deceased has been identified as Rajaram Ramdularam Bharti. According to police, Bharti had an argument with his family members. After the dispute, he allegedly locked his wife and children inside a bedroom and then hanged himself from the ceiling in the kitchen.
Hearing the family's cries for help, neighbors rushed to the scene. They broke open the locked room and rescued the woman and children. Subsequently, they discovered Bharti hanging and immediately transported him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Police Investigation
Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and sent the body for postmortem examination. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances leading to the suicide. Authorities are also looking into the nature of the family dispute that preceded the incident.
This incident highlights the critical need for mental health awareness and conflict resolution within families. Local counselors and community leaders urge individuals experiencing distress to seek help from helplines or professional services.
