In a heartbreaking turn of events in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a day of scheduled celebration turned into profound mourning as the groom, Sudhir Kumar Kori (25), reportedly committed suicide just hours before his wedding. The funeral procession will now tragically proceed from the same house that was decorated for the marriage ceremony.
Incident Details
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Deceased: Sudhir Kumar Kori (25), who worked as an Assistant Sub-Inspector (SIR) in the Jehanabad Legislative Assembly area.
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Location: Khajuha town, within the Bindki police station area of Fatehpur.
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Scheduled Event: Sudhir's wedding was scheduled for November 26th, and pre-wedding rituals were underway.
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Discovery: Sudhir's body was discovered hanging in his room on Tuesday morning (November 25th) around 7:30 AM after his family members broke open the door and raised an alarm.
Allegations and Investigation
The sudden nature of the suicide, especially on the eve of his wedding, has led to intense speculation, with the family making serious allegations:
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Departmental Threats: The family has alleged that Sudhir was under immense stress due to threats of suspension from departmental officials.
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The Morning Visit: They stated that around 6:00 AM on Tuesday, a Kanungo (revenue official) named Sudhir arrived at their home and left after handing over a bundle of forms. The deceased locked himself in his room shortly thereafter, around 7:00 AM.
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Official Response: Senior administrative officers, including ADM Avinash Tripathi, SDM Priyanka, and Inspector Hemant Mishra, rushed to the scene with a forensic team.
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Post-Mortem: The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, and the police have stated that the clear cause of the suicide will only be established after a thorough investigation, including the findings of the post-mortem report.
The tragic incident has shocked the local community and his colleagues from the Lekhpal Association, who gathered at his home seeking answers regarding the sudden death of their colleague. The investigation is ongoing to verify the family's allegations against the departmental officials.
