Harassed over debt, threatened: Rajasthan man ends life after apology video at police station goes viral

JAISALMER: Family members of a man who died by suicide Tuesday in Sindhari police station area of Balotra district have alleged that he was distressed due to harassment by usurers after an apology video recorded on the police station premises went viral on social media.

The deceased was identified as Gautam Jeengar.

In a report filed by deceased’s brother, Anil Songara, it was stated that Gautam had borrowed Rs 20,000 from some people and was unable to repay it on time. However, as security, he gave his mobile phone, which was valuedat about Rs 30,000 to those people. Despite this, he was continuously harassed and threatened by his creditors, Prince Nagoura and his father, Vinod Nagora.

The report alleged that the creditors took Gautam to the police station and there recorded an apology video of him, which they shared it on social media.

Police said that after counselling, a consensus with both parties was reached on repayment. However, the video recorded on the police station premises was still shared on social media.

The deceased’s family and community members sat on a dharna outside the hospital mortuary. Police said two accused have been detained on basis of the report.