Hyderabad: A 28-year-old man died by suicide in Yousufguda after facing public humiliation over a small debt. Police said the incident occurred on Thursday when the victim’s wife was away from home.
According to Madhuranagar police, the deceased, Bhukya Balaji, hailed from Raghavapur in Suryapet district. He lived in Jawaharnagar with his wife Manasa. Another couple from the same village, Saidulu and Durga, also resided nearby.
Yousufguda suicide case over debt humiliation
Two years ago, Balaji lent ₹1,000 to Durga. On September 17, he confronted the couple in a local market and demanded repayment. The two allegedly abused him. Police said Durga struck Balaji with her slipper in public view.
Humiliated, Balaji returned home. On Thursday, when his wife was away, he hanged himself from a ceiling fan. Manasa later found the house locked and saw him hanging inside through a window.
Madhuranagar police registered a case and opened an investigation.
