Man commits suicide over threats from former fiance's father in Latur

In Maharashtra's Latur district, a 27-year-old man committed suicide following alleged threats from his former fiance's father, demanding a payment of Rs 1 lakh. The police have taken action by registering a case under section 306 (abetment of suicide) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code against two individuals in connection with this incident, according to an official statement.

The body of Shrihari Vithhal Potphale, a resident of Kadhala village in Chakur tehsil, was found hanging from a tree on his farm on September 19, he said. Potphale also allegedly recorded a video of the act, the official said.

The deceased had recently gotten engaged to a woman, but the engagement was broken off for some reason. However, the woman's father threatened Potphale and demanded Rs 1 lakh from him, he said. Upset with the harassment, Potphale took the extreme step, the official said.