A 36-year-old man died by suicide on Wednesday evening after allegedly jumping from the second floor of a shopping mall in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The man, identified as Imtiyaz Riyaz, also known as Sikandar, reportedly took the extreme step following an argument with his girlfriend over marriage.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the incident occurred at Rave Moti Mall, located in the Sarvodaya Nagar area. Following the fall, Sikandar was immediately rushed to Regency Hospital, where medical professionals pronounced him deceased. Police have stated that Sikandar had been in a relationship with the woman for approximately 10 years. He worked in Saudi Arabia and had intended to marry her.
Background of the Relationship
According to preliminary police reports, the woman involved is a relative of Sikandar. The couple had maintained a relationship for nearly a decade. However, it is understood that the woman had reportedly become involved with another individual during the period Sikandar was working abroad. This development appears to have been a significant factor leading to the tragic events.
Confrontation at the Mall
On Wednesday evening, Sikandar arrived at the Rave Moti Mall accompanied by two friends. He had called the woman to the mall with the apparent intention of discussing their relationship and his marriage proposal. Sources indicate that an argument ensued between the two after the woman declined his proposal to marry him. It was in the immediate aftermath of this confrontation that Sikandar allegedly jumped from the second floor of the mall.
Emergency services were alerted, and the man was transported to Regency Hospital. Authorities have confirmed that his body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. The police have also conducted an initial inspection of the mall premises where the incident took place.
Legal Proceedings Underway
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Swaroop Nagar, Jyoti Shri, provided details of the incident to PTI. She stated that further legal action would be initiated once a formal complaint is lodged by the concerned parties. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are gathering statements and evidence to understand the full circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
The incident has drawn attention to the pressures and complexities that can arise in long-term relationships, particularly when marriage is a point of contention. Police are expected to continue their investigation into the matter.
The Chenab Times News Desk
