7 months ago
Businessman Allegedly Shoots Himself Over Financial Stress
A 50-year-old businessman named Naveen Jaiswal, who ran two businesses in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot himself with his licensed revolver.
His family found him with a gunshot injury to the head and took him to the hospital, but he was declared dead.
The police think he might have done this because of money problems that started after his son's wedding.
They are still investigating to find out more about what happened.
Naveen Jaiswal, a 50-year-old businessman, allegedly shot himself with a licensed revolver at his residence in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred at around 7:30 AM on Wednesday, January 21, and Jaiswal was pronounced dead at Hind Medical College.
Jaiswal ran businesses under the names Jaiswal Tent House and Khushi Kirana Store and was known as a well-known trader in the city.
The family reported that financial stress, which began after his son's marriage in November, led to ongoing tension.
The Kotwali police, along with a forensic team, are investigating the incident, examining the firearm, license documents, and other aspects.
- Who
- Naveen Jaiswal, a 50-year-old businessman
- What
- Alleged suicide due to financial stress
- Where
- Kotwali area, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
- When
- Wednesday, January 21, at 7:30 AM
- Why
- Financial issues and ongoing tension after his son's marriage
Key facts
- Victim
- Naveen Jaiswal
- Age
- 50
- Location
- Kotwali area, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- 7:30 AM
- Businesses
- Jaiswal Tent House, Khushi Kirana Store
- Cause of Death
- Self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
- Investigating Authority
- Kotwali Police
Quotes
Sudhir Kumar Singh
City Kotwali in-charge
“A detailed probe is underway. We are examining the firearm, licence documents and other aspects of the incident. Further action will be taken after the post-mortem report.”
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