Monu, a 33-year-old e-rickshaw driver, was found dead by hanging in his home in Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh on July 22, 2026. The case involves allegations of abetment of suicide against his wife Komal, a 32-year-old teacher, and her former student Sunny, aged 20. The couple had been married for approximately eight years with one child. The incident followed escalating domestic conflict related to Komal's alleged affair with Sunny, separation, and mental distress. Police have filed charges and arrested the suspects. Child custody remains contested.
Country: India
State/Province: Punjab, India
City/Region: Mauli Jagran
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 8 years
Incident Date: July 22, 2026
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Approximately 8 years
Important relationship phases recorded for this case.
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2026-07-22
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Infidelity
The case centers on marital infidelity leading to escalating domestic conflict and separation. Emotional abuse, threats, and mental distress contributed to the victim's suicidal behavior. Family interventions failed to resolve the affair-related tensions, culminating in the victim's suicide and subsequent legal actions against the wife and her alleged partner.
Police registered a case under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for abetment of suicide. Evidence includes a diary note and video recordings indicating mental torture. Charges filed against Komal and Sunny. Investigation ongoing with unresolved forensic details and custody legal status.
Disputes exist regarding the nature of conversations between Komal and Sunny about marital status and divorce, complicating legal interpretations. Forensic findings and full investigation details remain undisclosed.
Monu and Komal married approximately eight years ago with one child. Komal allegedly engaged in an affair with her former student Sunny, identified seven weeks before the incident. Family meetings attempted to resolve the conflict unsuccessfully. Komal left the matrimonial home one week prior. On July 22, Monu was found hanging by his brother and declared dead. Police collected evidence including diary notes and videos. Charges for abetment of suicide were filed against Komal and Sunny.
High risk due to ongoing separation, custody disputes, emotional abuse, and recent escalation of conflict linked to infidelity and mental health deterioration.
Early detection of infidelity-related emotional abuse and threats is critical. Family interventions may not prevent escalation. Separation and custody disputes can increase suicide risk. Documentation such as diaries and recordings can be pivotal evidence.
Escalating domestic conflict, family meetings to resolve affair, separation one week prior, and victim's suicidal ideation.
Diary notes and video recordings indicating mental torture and distress; family reports of affair and separation.
Diary note written by victim, video recordings, police-collected scene evidence, post-mortem report.
Victim’s brother filed the complaint and discovered the body. Family members reported on the affair and separation. Not reported any other eyewitness statements.
No follow-up reports available detailing forensic findings or child custody legal outcomes.
Exact content and implications of conversations between Komal and Sunny remain disputed. Forensic investigation details and current child custody status are unclear.