A surrendered Maoist, Chhota Shyamlal Dehri, who was incarcerated in Hazaribag jail since 2021, allegedly committed suicide in his cell on Saturday. He used a rope and wire to hang himself from the ceiling fan. Jail authorities discovered the incident during the morning count, raising questions about how he obtained the rope.
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In Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, a 23-year-old newly-wed, Samreen, tragically died by suicide, leaving behind a video accusing her husband and in-laws of severe harassment. She alleged constant mental torture and mistreatment following a miscarriage. Samreen claimed her in-laws criticized her eating habits and disconnected power to her room.
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