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17-Year-Old Girl Dies By Suicide After Jewellery Theft Accusations
A 17-year-old girl named Mansi Yadav died by suicide after her relatives accused her of stealing a gold necklace.
The incident happened in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, where Mansi lived with her extended family.
On September 4, her uncle called her to his house and questioned her about the missing necklace.
Her aunt and cousin also allegedly humiliated her, which caused her severe mental trauma.
The next day, Mansi was taken to the police station, and a theft case was filed against her and her friend.
Unable to bear the humiliation, Mansi died by suicide at her residence.
The police have since arrested her uncle and filed a case against her relatives for abetment to suicide.
Mansi was a bright student who had just passed her Class 12 exams and was admitted to a college in Khopoli.
A 17-year-old girl, Mansi Yadav, allegedly died by suicide after being accused of stealing a five-tola gold mangalsutra by her relatives.
The incident occurred in Sector 14, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, where Mansi lived with her extended family.
On September 4, Mansi's uncle called her to his house and questioned her about the missing necklace, allegedly humiliating her and causing severe mental trauma.
The next day, Mansi was taken to the Kalamboli police station, and a theft case was filed against her and her friend. She died by suicide later that day.
The police have arrested Mansi's uncle, Ramesh Yadav, and filed a case against her aunt and cousin for abetment to suicide under BNS Sections 107 and 3(5).
- Who
- Mansi Yadav (17), a bright student who recently passed her Class 12 science examination, and her relatives Ramesh Yadav, Sushila Yadav, and Karishma Yadav.
- What
- Mansi Yadav allegedly died by suicide after being accused of stealing a gold mangalsutra and subjected to mental harassment and humiliation by her relatives.
- Where
- The incident took place in Sector 14, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai.
- When
- The incident occurred on September 4-5, 2023, and the case was registered recently on December 26, 2023.
- Why
- Mansi Yadav was allegedly accused of stealing a five-tola gold mangalsutra, which led to sustained mental harassment and humiliation by her relatives, ultimately leading to her suicide.
Key facts
- Victim
- Mansi Yadav (17)
- Location
- Sector 14, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai
- Date of Incident
- September 4-5, 2023
- Accused
- Ramesh Yadav, Sushila Yadav, Karishma Yadav
- Charges Filed
- BNS Sections 107 and 3(5) for abetment to suicide
- Victim's Background
- Bright student, passed Class 12 science, admitted to college in Khopoli
Quotes
Senior Kalamboli police officer
A senior officer from the Kalamboli police department.
“Our inquiry revealed that the minor was subjected to continuous mental harassment and humiliation over the alleged theft, which prima facie led to her taking the extreme step. Based on the evidence and statements recorded, a case of abetment to suicide has been registered and further investigation is underway.”
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