Man Dies by Suicide at Kanpur Mall After Marriage Proposal Rejected
A 36-year-old man died after jumping from the second floor of a Kanpur mall on Wednesday following an argument over marriage.
- A 36-year-old man named Imtiyaz Riyaz alias Sikandar died after jumping from the second floor of Rave Moti Mall in Kanpur on Wednesday evening.
- Police stated that an argument broke out after the woman declined his marriage proposal.
- Assistant Commissioner of Police Jyoti Shri stated that the victim had worked in Saudi Arabia and had been in a 10-year relationship with the woman.
A 36-year-old man tragically died by suicide on Wednesday evening after leaping from the second floor of a shopping complex in Kanpur. The incident unfolded at Rave Moti Mall, located within the upscale Sarvodaya Nagar neighborhood, according to local law enforcement officers.
Fatal Dispute at the Mall
The man was identified by authorities as Imtiyaz Riyaz, also known as Sikandar. Assistant Commissioner of Police for Swaroop Nagar, Jyoti Shri, stated that Sikandar had traveled to the mall alongside two companions and summoned his female partner to discuss their future.
Decade-Long Relationship
Investigators learned that Sikandar, who was employed in Saudi Arabia, had maintained a relationship with the woman for roughly ten years and sought to marry her. Officials noted that she was a relative's daughter, but appeared to have grown close to another individual during his time abroad.
Police Investigation Underway
An argument erupted after the woman turned down his marriage proposal, prompting Sikandar to jump from the upper level. Police arrived at approximately 8 pm, rushed him to Regency Hospital where medical staff pronounced him dead, and subsequently transferred his body for a post-mortem examination.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at Rave Moti Mall in Sarvodaya Nagar.
- The victim had reportedly been in a 10-year relationship with the woman, who was a relative's daughter.
- Authorities sent the body for a post-mortem examination and are awaiting a formal complaint for further legal steps.
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