Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Booked in Activist's Suicide
Sarita Khanchandani, an activist, died by suicide.
Her husband filed a complaint, leading police to book a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and four others.
A suicide note named the accused, claiming they were responsible for her death.
The police are investigating and searching for the accused, based on the note.
The husband and daughter found a suicide note after the final rites that named the accused.
The note alleged she was being falsely framed.
Activist Sarita Khanchandani died by suicide on August 28.
A Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and four others have been booked.
The charges are for allegedly abetting her suicide.
The FIR was filed by her husband, Purshottam Khanchandani.
A suicide note named the accused as responsible for her death.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and four others
- What
- Have been booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of activist Sarita Khanchandani.
- When
- August 28 (suicide), September 4 (FIR filed)
- Where
- Ulhasnagar, India
- Why
- Purshottam Khanchandani alleged harassment drove her to suicide.
- Victim
- Sarita Khanchandani
- Accused
- Jiya Gopalani, Ulhas Falke, Shivani Shukla Falke, Raj Chandwani, and Dhananjay Bodare
- Charges
- Abetment of suicide
- Location
- Ulhasnagar, India
- Date of Suicide
- August 28
- FIR Filed By
- Purshottam Khanchandani (Husband)