Dalit man ‘dies by suicide’ in Faridabad; in FIR, son blames neighbour’s ‘failure to control pet dogs’

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A case was registered after a Dalit sanitation worker allegedly died by suicide at his house in Faridabad Friday morning, the police said.

The deceased was identified as Jagan, 50, from Kalyanpuri. Officers said his son, Kapil, 27, filed a complaint alleging that their neighbour Khushiram’s failure to control his five pet dogs caused distress to Jagan.

Following Jagan’s death, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against the neighbour at SGM Nagar police station, invoking the offence of abetment to suicide and sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

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Kapil’s complaint stated that the incident took place around 5.30 am on Friday. He alleged that Khushiram’s dogs roamed freely, damaging Jagan’s motorcycle and scooter seats and scattering garbage. Despite Jagan’s repeated requests to Khushiram to restrain the dogs, the issue persisted, with the latter allegedly arguing and misbehaving.

Kapil noted that Jagan had reported the matter to the NH3 NIT police post and the Faridabad Municipal Corporation, but no action was taken, adding to his distress.

The police were informed of Jagan’s death at 7.20 am, and the body was sent to Badshah Khan Civil Hospital for autopsy.

Inspector Ranbir Singh, Station House Officer (SHO), SGM Nagar police station, told The Indian Express, “The neighbour had a habit of regularly feeding many stray dogs, and they would gather around his house often for the same. It appears that these dogs caused the issue. The deceased was a Dalit. The investigation is on. We have not made any arrests yet. The accused will be called to give a statement.”

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