Woman Commits Suicide in Virar Amid Allegations of Blackmail Linked to Film Industry
A woman in Virar took her life, citing blackmail related to the film industry in a suicide note. Police are investigating the case.
Virar, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident unfolded in Virar, Maharashtra, where a woman took her own life after allegedly being blackmailed. She consumed pesticides in a public park in Olanda, leading to her death. Authorities are currently investigating the case based on a suicide note found at the scene.
According to Senior Inspector Satish Nikam from the Arnala Sagari Police Station, the deceased, identified as Naniyali Joshi, resided in JP Nagar. The suicide note accused a person named ‘Patki’ of extorting money from her under the pretense of helping her secure work in the film industry. The note alleges that after developing a relationship, the accused threatened to release private videos of the woman unless she paid him.
The note mentions a sum of around one crore rupees. However, the exact amounts involved in the transactions and demands have yet to be verified by the police.
The woman’s brother reported to the police that she had been in contact with the accused since January. He stated that the alleged blackmailing had been ongoing, with the accused using various excuses to harass her. The police are actively investigating these claims and examining other relevant details.
Inspector Nikam noted that the suspect, identified as Yogesh Mhapankar, also known as Saurabh Patki, is from Mumbai and was an acquaintance of the victim. Currently, his mobile phone is switched off, and police are conducting searches to locate him. The victim’s brother could not provide additional information about the suspect, prompting police to gather more details.
Authorities have registered a case under Sections 108 (abetment of suicide) and 308 (extortion) of the Indian Penal Code. The site has been examined, and necessary legal procedures have been initiated.
Inspector Nikam emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages, with the arrest of the accused being a top priority. Police will take further legal action based on the evidence and facts uncovered during the investigation.
