This entire incident (Satna Suicide) is reported from the Kolgaon police station area of Satna district. Ranjit, a young man, had taken a loan in instalments from Bajaj Finance Company. Unable to repay the loan EMI, two company employees, Satyam and Hari Om, began threatening him. Allegations of assault have also surfaced. Distressed by this, Ranjit consumed poison. Family members present at the scene rushed him to the hospital, but he could not be saved. He died during treatment.
Statement of the Deceased’s Father
In his statement to the police, the deceased Ranjit’s father said, ‘The accused took the deceased Ranjit with them, beat him up and abused him. Ranjit was distressed by this. The accused also threatened to file a police case for non-payment of the EMI. Due to these reasons, he took his own life.’
FIR Registered
The deceased’s family filed a complaint at the Kolgaon police station. Upon receiving the complaint, the police registered an FIR against the finance company employees under Crime No. 1519/24, Sections 296, 115(2), 140(3), 3(5) BNS 3(1)(d), 3(1)(dh), 3(2)(5k) SCST Act. While investigating the case, the police arrested the accused Satyam Mishra (24), son of Narayan Mishra, resident of Utai, but the other accused is still absconding.