Family of 4 Commits Suicide in Andhra Pradesh
Two cops posted in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, were arrested for allegedly driving a family of four to suicide.
Abdul Salam, 45, who worked at a jewelry shop in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh. Earlier there was a theft at the shop, Salam was arrested. He was later released on bail, but the shop's owner and policemen continued harassing him. "When he would go to the police station to sign every month, he was abused very badly each time," a relative claimed. After leaving the job at the shop, Salam started driving a rented auto. However, when a man reported about his missing bag, police held Salam responsible. The police, his family alleged, harassed the 45-year-old over the incident. This forced him to end his life, along with his wife, Noor Jehan, and minor kids. Before taking the extreme step, Salam recorded a video that also featured his wife and kids.
"I have nothing to do with the theft that happened in the auto, or in the shop. I am unable to bear the torture. We have no one to help us. That's why I hope at least my death will bring peace of mind," he purportedly said.
The family committed suicide by jumping in front of a moving train. After the suicides, their video went viral sparking state-wide outrage. Meanwhile, targeting Jaganmohan Reddy's government over the case, Ex-Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the incident shows minorities are being treated unfairly." Those responsible for this incident should be severely punished. The government should let go of its reckless attitude towards Muslim minorities," he tweeted yesterday. Nandyal CI Somasekhar Reddy and head constable Gangadhar, were arrested after Chief Minister Jagan Reddy intervened in the matter.
