Ghaziabad Woman's Tragic Suicide at Real Estate Office Sparks Police Investigation
A deeply distressing incident has shaken the Ankur Vihar area of Ghaziabad, where a 28-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at a real estate office located in Keshav Complex on Wednesday. The case has taken a serious turn with the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against her employer, following a formal complaint lodged by the victim's aunt.
Police Investigation Reveals Troubling Relationship Details
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Gyan Prakash Rai, the preliminary investigation has uncovered that the deceased, identified as Ashi Gautam, was involved in a romantic relationship with her boss, Dheeraj Kumar. The police official stated that a dispute between the two preceded the tragic event, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
Ashi's aunt, Indu, filed the complaint alleging that her niece was driven to take her own life due to extreme distress and sadness caused by what she described as "Dheeraj's torture." Based on these allegations, the Ankur Vihar police station registered a case against Dheeraj under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to abetment of suicide.
Timeline of Events Leading to the Tragedy
The sequence of events began when Dheeraj Kumar made an emergency call to 112 at 1 AM on Thursday, reporting that his employee had ended her life by hanging from a ceiling fan while other staff members were away for lunch. Police officials immediately responded to the scene at the DLF area office where Ashi worked.
Key developments in the investigation include:
- The victim's body was sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death
- A forensic team was summoned to collect crucial evidence from the scene
- Investigators are currently awaiting the forensic report to proceed with the case
Background of the Deceased and Family Circumstances
Police investigations revealed that Ashi Gautam had been employed at the real estate office for approximately three to four years. She resided in Railway Vihar with her mother and younger sister, maintaining what appeared to be a stable family life.
A particularly poignant detail emerged during the investigation: Ashi's mother had traveled to Lucknow just a week prior to the incident to visit relatives. On the fateful Wednesday, Ashi spoke with her mother over the phone, and tragically, just a few hours after this conversation, she took her own life.
Allegations of Deception and Emotional Turmoil
The complaint filed by Indu contains serious allegations against Dheeraj Kumar. According to the aunt's statement, Dheeraj allegedly deceived Ashi to establish a relationship with her. This deception reportedly led Ashi to develop expectations of marriage, only to later discover that Dheeraj was already married.
When Ashi confronted Dheeraj about their future together, he allegedly promised to divorce his wife and marry her. However, instead of fulfilling this promise, he reportedly began threatening and torturing her emotionally, creating an environment of constant distress that ultimately proved unbearable for the young woman.
The Ghaziabad police continue their investigation into this tragic case, with authorities examining all aspects of the relationship between employer and employee, workplace conditions, and the circumstances that led to such a devastating outcome. The community remains in shock as details of this heartbreaking incident continue to emerge.
