Ab aur nahi: Delhi man commits suicide, family blames wife’s harassment; Sparks protest against gender-biased laws

New Delhi: In a tragic incident from North Delhi’s Sawan Park, Deepak Sharma reportedly took his own life following alleged continuous harassment and extortion by his wife, Suman, from Sangam Vihar. Deepak's father, a retired serviceman, is now pleading for justice for his son, devastated by the loss and determined to raise awareness about what he claims is a growing issue of false allegations and harassment under gender-biased laws.

Deepak’s father, heartbroken over his son’s death, is among many calling for reform in the country's women-centric legal framework, which he believes has been misused in several cases. Activists have voiced concerns that these laws, though designed to protect women, can sometimes be weaponized against men, leading to false accusations and, in some instances, tragic outcomes like Deepak's suicide.

In another case of #HusbandSuicide Deepak Sharma from Sawan Park in North Delhi committed suicide because of continuous harassment and extortion by his wife Suman from Sangam Vihar. His old Father who is an Ex Serviceman is begging for Justice for his son?
Ab Aur Nahi... No More… pic.twitter.com/eG9CAymncu

— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) September 10, 2024

Sucide count rises 

The hashtag #HusbandSuicide has gained traction on social media, shedding light on similar cases where men have taken their lives, reportedly due to harassment from their spouses. Advocates are organizing a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on October 2nd, 1 pm, urging others to join in raising their voices against what they describe as gender-biased laws in the country. Deepak’s father, along with others who have suffered similar losses, hopes that their efforts will lead to meaningful changes and prevent further tragedies.

Deepak Sharma of Sawan Park in North Delhi was married to Suman of Sangam Vihar in Feb this year. Few days before the marriage Bride"s family demanded a dowry of Rs.10 Lakh from the family of the Groom. Finding no other way, the Father of the Groom paid a dowry of Rs. 7 Lacs but… pic.twitter.com/HErV6qXAV9

— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) September 10, 2024