Assistant Manager Found Dead in Locked Villa Room in Rudrapur
In a tragic incident in Rudrapur, a 36-year-old assistant manager of a private firm was discovered dead inside a locked room of a villa on Tuesday. The unsettling discovery occurred within the jurisdiction of the Pantnagar police station, prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities.
Wife's Distress Call Triggers Police Response
According to official reports, the situation unfolded when a woman placed an urgent call to the emergency number '112' at 1:16 pm. She informed the police that she had traveled to her parental home in Uttar Pradesh following a domestic dispute with her husband. The woman revealed that her husband had made a video call, explicitly threatening to harm himself. After this alarming communication, his phone became unreachable, heightening concerns for his safety.
Sub-Inspector Anil Mehta, who is leading the investigation, stated, "She told us that her husband had made a video call, threatening to harm himself, after which his phone was unreachable." This critical information spurred the police into swift action.
Police Break Into Villa, Discover Hanging Body
Acting on the distress call, a police team promptly arrived at the villa location. With assistance from local residents, officers forced open the door to a first-floor room. Inside, they found the man hanging. He was immediately declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
The deceased has been identified as Javed Arif, a resident of Haridwar district. Preliminary investigations suggest this is a case of suicide, though authorities are conducting a thorough examination to rule out any foul play.
Postmortem Ordered, Family Notified
Sub-Inspector Anil Mehta provided further details, saying, "Prima facie, it is a case of suicide. The body has been sent for postmortem." The postmortem examination is expected to provide more clarity on the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the death.
Police have also confirmed that the family of the deceased has been informed about the tragic incident. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities gather additional evidence and statements to piece together the events leading up to the death.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Rudrapur, highlighting the severe consequences of domestic disputes and mental health crises. The police are urging anyone in distress to seek help and utilize available support systems to prevent such tragedies in the future.
