Rajkot: Junagadh B Division police have registered a case of abetment of suicide against a woman after a 40-year-old finance businessman allegedly consumed poison and died during treatment on Oct 15.The case was filed against Meera Goswami under Section 108 of the BNS based on a complaint lodged by the deceased’s elder brother, Mahavirsinh Jadeja.According to the complaint, Hardevsinh alias Hariom Jadeja, a resident of Timbawadi in Junagadh, had been under severe mental stress for the past three months due to disputes over his relationship with Goswami and alleged financial transactions between them.Mahavirsinh, a 46-year-old RTO agent, stated that he learnt about the relationship nearly two years ago and that the issue had frequently led to discussions within the family. The complaint states that Hardevsinh’s wife, Beenaben, was aware of the relationship and that it often led to arguments between the couple.The complainant further alleged that Hardevsinh and Goswami had been involved in financial dealings and had been quarrelling over money and other issues in recent months. Both parties had reportedly approached the police earlier regarding their disputes.A few days before his death, Hardevsinh allegedly told his brother that Goswami was harassing him. During a subsequent phone conversation, he reportedly said the alleged harassment had intensified and become unbearable.On Oct 15, Mahavirsinh received information that his brother had consumed poisonous tablets at their mother’s house and had been rushed to hospital in a 108 ambulance. Despite treatment, Hardevsinh died at around 9.30pm.In his complaint, Mahavirsinh alleged that the harassment drove his brother to take the extreme step and sought legal action against Goswami.
