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A Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee has died by suicide, allegedly due to harassment by his wife of one year. Manav Sharma was found hanging in his home in Agra on the morning of February 24. Following his tragic death, Sharma’s family attempted to file a complaint with Sadar Police, but officers allegedly turned them away, citing Maha Shivratri duties. The family then escalated the matter to the CM portal.On Thursday night, Sadar police registered a case based on a complaint received via WhatsApp and have now launched an investigation. Before taking this extreme step, Sharma recorded an emotional video lasting nearly seven minutes, which his family later discovered on his phone. In the video, he can be seen crying and pleading with people to “think and talk about men" as he blamed his wife for his extreme step. He also apologised to his parents for his decision. With a piece of cloth wrapped around his neck and another tied to the fan, Sharma recorded his final video.Also Read: Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs and Awareness Tips Amid Rising Cases in India Linked to Work Pressure and StressIn the video, he addressed the authorities, saying, “So, this is for the authorities. Authorities as in police and law enforcement… The law needs to protect men, or otherwise there will come a time when there will be no men left. No man on whom you can shift blame…." After taking a pause for a few seconds, he continued, “Let me share my situation. It’s the same as many others… I found out that my wife was sleeping with someone else. But never mind, let it be."“I have no issue with going home. I want to go home. Yet, even now, I am saying this: Please think about men. Someone, please talk about men," he continued as tears rolled down his face.“Someone please talk about men. They are very lonely," he stressed. “Dad sorry, Mummy sorry… But guys please understand, as soon as I go, everything will be fine. Everything will get better once I die. So, let me go…," he said in the emotional video. He then said, “I am trying to figure out how to die…. I am still requesting you to please think about the men in your life. Think about them. "Sharma then admitted that he had previously attempted suicide. “I have always been a quitter. I have attempted suicide multiple times," he said, showing his wrist marked with scars from past attempts. “Don’t touch my parents," he urged, before adding, “Okay then, peace out.Agra Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the case. Manav Sharma’s wife, Nikita Sharma, has spoken out, sharing her side of the story. She claimed that her past was being unfairly held against her and that after learning about it, Manav turned to alcohol, often becoming violent and argumentative. She claimed that she informed her in-laws about his behaviour but they dismissed her concerns, asking her to handle things on her own.Nikita claimed to have saved Manav from suicide thrice. “I pulled him back from the edge and brought him here. But in the end, he was the one who left me at my parents’ house," she said.She further alleged that she tried to help Manav one last time, repeatedly calling her in-laws to check on him, but her calls went unanswered. After his final rites, she claimed, her in-laws threw her out, accusing her of being responsible for his death.In December, Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash died by suicide before recording a video, blaming the harassment from his wife's family for his death. Subhash was found hanging in his apartment in Bengaluru on December 9, leaving behind a note that alleged harassment by his estranged wife and her family. A case of abetment to suicide has been filed against Singhania and her family members. The police investigation revealed that Subhash was involved in a contentious legal battle over divorce and child custody, which he claimed contributed to his emotional distress. Singhania and her family members had demanded ₹3 crore to withdraw cases against Subhash and ₹30 lakh for visitation rights to see his son.Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.:

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