Manav Sharma, a 25-year-old IT worker, was discovered useless in his dwelling in Agra on February 24, only a day after getting back from Mumbai. A Senior Course of Affiliate at Tata Consultancy Companies (TCS), Sharma had a historical past of self-harm and, in a 7-minute video posted earlier than his demise, accused his spouse, Nikita Sharma, of harassment and infidelity.
A troubled marriage and a ultimate message
Manav and Nikita bought married in 2024 in Agra earlier than transferring to Mumbai. In his video, Sharma alleged that his marriage had grow to be insufferable and claimed Nikita wished to reside with one other man.
Breaking down, he urged society to “assume and discuss males,” highlighting the loneliness many expertise underneath societal strain. He additionally known as for authorized safety for males, questioning the equity of the system:
“Males want safety too. If issues proceed this manner, there’ll come a time when males gained’t be left, when there can be nobody left to take the blame.”
Spouse denies allegations, cites alcohol abuse
Nikita has denied all allegations, claiming Manav had a historical past of suicide makes an attempt and struggled with alcohol habit. She alleged that he had assaulted her a number of instances, however her issues had been dismissed by her household.
In his video, Manav acknowledged previous suicide makes an attempt, displaying scars on his wrist, “I’ve all the time been a quitter. I’ve tried to finish my life a number of instances earlier than.”
Police investigation underway
Authorities confirmed they acquired a WhatsApp grievance on Thursday evening and have launched an investigation into the case.
Manav’s demise has sparked conversations on psychological well being, authorized protections for males, and the affect of troubled relationships, as his ultimate message continues to flow into on-line.
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