Pune – The tragic suicide of a 28-year-old doctor in Pune has taken a startling new turn after the techie arrested for abetting her death made a shocking claim to police. “She wanted to marry me,” the accused software engineer reportedly told investigators, a statement that presents a starkly different narrative from the allegations of harassment and mental torture filed by the victim’s family.
The case, which has shaken Pune’s community of young professionals, involves a promising young doctor from a reputed city hospital who was found dead in her apartment last week. Her grieving family filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of her 30-year-old friend.
Family’s Allegations of Harassment
Based on the family’s First Information Report (FIR), the techie was arrested and charged under Section 306 (Abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint detailed a grim scenario, alleging that the accused relentlessly harassed the doctor, causing immense mental distress that ultimately drove her to take her own life. The family claimed he was controlling and possessive, turning the relationship into a source of unbearable pressure for their daughter.
Techie’s Counter-Claim: ‘She Wanted to Marry Me’
However, the investigation reached a pivotal moment during the techie’s interrogation. According to Pune Police sources, the accused presented a completely different version of their relationship. He maintained that they were in a serious, consensual relationship and that far from being a tormentor, he was deeply involved with the doctor. His explosive claim that she was insistent on marriage adds a complex and conflicting layer to the probe.
“The accused claims their relationship was serious and that they were contemplating a future together,” a senior police official privy to the investigation stated. “His statement that she wanted to get married is a significant development that we are now verifying. We are now faced with two diametrically opposed versions of the same story.”
Digital Footprints Key to Unraveling the Truth
This new twist has compelled investigators to delve deeper into the digital lives of both the deceased doctor and the accused techie. Police have seized their mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices for forensic analysis. Investigators are now scrutinizing their call records, WhatsApp chats, social media interactions, and emails, believing this digital trail holds the key to uncovering the truth.
“Was this a case of a relationship gone sour, leading to harassment and tragedy? Or was it a complex emotional situation involving pressures of commitment that ended in an unforeseen disaster? The digital evidence will be crucial in piecing together the victim’s final days,” the official added.
Police are also recording statements from friends and colleagues of both individuals to build a clearer picture of their relationship dynamics. As the investigation continues, the case is a somber reminder of the hidden turmoil in modern relationships, leaving a family to mourn their loss while the probe navigates a tragic and convoluted path.
