A 22-year-old man committed suicide after being allegedly thrashed by his girlfriend's relatives in Kottakkal area here, police said on Tuesday.
According to police, Shahir was in a relationship with a 17-year-old girl. "Her family was against the relationship and had warned Shahir to not meet the girl," it said.
The youth was brutally beaten up by the girl's father -- Bava -- and a group of other people near Kottakkal town on Sunday.
Police said that Sahir's brother who had arrived to rescue him was also beaten up.
Shahir who consumed poison on the spot was rushed to a hospital and died a day later, police said.
The man's family has alleged that the injuries caused by the attack and the public humiliation were the reasons behind his death.
A case has been registered against 15 people including the girl's father.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app