A suicide case in Chhattisgarh's Raipur has taken a serious turn after a video allegedly recorded by the deceased before his death surfaced nine days later. In the video, mechanic Mahesh Das Manikpuri is heard accusing a police personnel and several others of mentally harassing him, claiming they drove him to take the extreme step.

The video, recovered from the deceased's mobile phone after his death, has prompted the family to demand a fair and independent investigation into the allegations. Police have confirmed that an inquiry is underway and said further action will depend on the findings of the investigation.

Video Recovered Days After Death

According to officials, Mahesh Das Manikpuri, a resident of Khamtarai in Raipur, died by suicide on July 3 after allegedly hanging himself at his residence.

Family members had kept his mobile phone safely following the incident. Around nine days later, while checking the device, they discovered a video recorded before his death in which Mahesh made a series of allegations against individuals, including a police personnel identified as Bunty.

Allegations of Mental Harassment

In the video, Mahesh claims he was ending his life because of continuous mental harassment. He alleges that Bunty, associated with the Crime Branch in Khamtarai, along with Pratima Manikpuri, Mogradas, Gopidas Manikpuri and others, had made his life unbearable.

He further alleged that he was subjected to persistent pressure and claimed he had been forced into taking the extreme step. His family has also accused the police personnel of allegedly pressuring him for money.

The allegations made in the video are currently under investigation and have not been independently verified.

Family Seeks Action Against Accused

After viewing the video, Mahesh's relatives approached senior police officials and lodged a formal complaint, demanding strict action against those named in the recording.

Family members said that had their concerns been addressed earlier, Mahesh's life might have been saved. They have called for an impartial investigation to establish the circumstances that led to his death.

Police Confirm Probe Is Underway

Khamtarai Police Station in-charge Jitendra Jaiswal said the complaint submitted by the family is being examined and that the authenticity of the video, along with the allegations made in it, will be verified during the investigation.

Police officials stated that every aspect of the case, including the sequence of events leading to the suicide and the claims of harassment, will be investigated before any conclusion is reached.

Previous Criminal Case Mentioned

Police also said that Mahesh Das Manikpuri had previously faced legal action around six months ago in a case where he was accused of impersonating a police officer and allegedly collecting money from people.

Officials clarified that this earlier case will also form part of the investigation to understand the broader background of the incident, while emphasizing that the allegations made in the suicide video will be examined on their own merits.

Investigation Continues

Authorities have assured the family that the inquiry will be conducted thoroughly. Investigators are expected to examine the mobile phone, verify the video recording, record statements of the individuals named by the deceased and collect other evidence before deciding on further legal action.

The case has drawn attention due to the serious allegations against police personnel, with the investigation expected to determine whether any criminal liability arises from the circumstances surrounding the mechanic's death.