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Crime
Families Threaten Mass Suicide Outside Indore Commissioner's Office Over Youth Death
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:02 PM
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Relatives of a Banaganga youth gathered at the Indore Commissioner's office, demanding action against a female friend in his suicide case and warning of a collective self‑immolation if their pleas are ignored.
On Wednesday, relatives of a 20‑year‑old from Banaganga assembled outside the Indore Commissioner's office demanding that authorities take action against a female friend they allege was involved in the young man's suicide. The protest turned tense when the families announced they would resort to a collective self‑immolation if their request was not addressed.
The gathering, which included several close relatives, also raised a separate demand for a bulldozer operation in the high‑profile Rakhit murder case, linking the two incidents as part of a broader call for swift justice. Police and officials from the commissioner’s office were present but did not provide a concrete response at the time.
Local police have recorded statements from the protestors and are monitoring the situation to prevent any escalation. The commissioner’s office has said it will review the demands and coordinate with relevant investigative agencies, but no official action has been announced yet.
The incident underscores growing public frustration in Madhya Pradesh over perceived delays in criminal investigations and the handling of suicide‑related cases. Authorities have urged calm and promised to follow up on the grievances raised.
The gathering, which included several close relatives, also raised a separate demand for a bulldozer operation in the high‑profile Rakhit murder case, linking the two incidents as part of a broader call for swift justice. Police and officials from the commissioner’s office were present but did not provide a concrete response at the time.
Local police have recorded statements from the protestors and are monitoring the situation to prevent any escalation. The commissioner’s office has said it will review the demands and coordinate with relevant investigative agencies, but no official action has been announced yet.
The incident underscores growing public frustration in Madhya Pradesh over perceived delays in criminal investigations and the handling of suicide‑related cases. Authorities have urged calm and promised to follow up on the grievances raised.