Mandya, Karnataka: The Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against 19 individuals in connection with the tragic suicide of a woman and her daughter in Mandya district. The case has sparked outrage, with allegations of police negligence and influence shielding the accused.
Sequence of Events:
● February 21: Vijayalaxmi (21) died by suicide after coming under a train in Mandya. Her parents alleged that a man named Harikrishna had exploited her under the guise of love and later betrayed her, leading her to take the extreme step.
● March 14: Her mother, Laxmi (50), unable to bear the loss and humiliation, hanged herself at her residence. In a death note, she accused the police of failing to act against Harikrishna and his family, who allegedly used their influence to evade action. She also claimed that when villagers questioned the inaction, police registered cases against them instead.
Public Outrage and Police Action:
Following Laxmi’s suicide, villagers staged protests, preventing the authorities from shifting her body. Amid rising tensions, police finally lodged an FIR against Harikrishna, his family members, and others allegedly involved in the case.
The FIR has been filed under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including:
● Section 108 (Abetment to suicide)
● Section 189 (Threat to public servant)
● Section 191 (False evidence)
● Section 64 (Punishment for rape)
● Section 54 (Abetment when the abettor is present)
● Section 118 (Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons)
Investigation Underway:
Authorities have assured a thorough probe into the allegations. The case has intensified demands for police accountability, with calls for swift action against those responsible for both Vijayalaxmi’s alleged exploitation and Laxmi’s subsequent suicide.
#Mandya #Karnataka #JusticeForVijayalaxmi #PoliceAccountability #PublicOutrage #FIR #SuicideAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SocialJustice
Sequence of Events:
● February 21: Vijayalaxmi (21) died by suicide after coming under a train in Mandya. Her parents alleged that a man named Harikrishna had exploited her under the guise of love and later betrayed her, leading her to take the extreme step.
● March 14: Her mother, Laxmi (50), unable to bear the loss and humiliation, hanged herself at her residence. In a death note, she accused the police of failing to act against Harikrishna and his family, who allegedly used their influence to evade action. She also claimed that when villagers questioned the inaction, police registered cases against them instead.
Public Outrage and Police Action:
Following Laxmi’s suicide, villagers staged protests, preventing the authorities from shifting her body. Amid rising tensions, police finally lodged an FIR against Harikrishna, his family members, and others allegedly involved in the case.
The FIR has been filed under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including:
● Section 108 (Abetment to suicide)
● Section 189 (Threat to public servant)
● Section 191 (False evidence)
● Section 64 (Punishment for rape)
● Section 54 (Abetment when the abettor is present)
● Section 118 (Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons)
Investigation Underway:
Authorities have assured a thorough probe into the allegations. The case has intensified demands for police accountability, with calls for swift action against those responsible for both Vijayalaxmi’s alleged exploitation and Laxmi’s subsequent suicide.
#Mandya #Karnataka #JusticeForVijayalaxmi #PoliceAccountability #PublicOutrage #FIR #SuicideAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SocialJustice
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