Lucknow man dies by suicide; family says police 'mocked' him with 'blue drum' remark

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News18•11-12-2025, 17:25
Lucknow man dies by suicide; family says police 'mocked' him with 'blue drum' remark
- •27-year-old Prakhar Gupta died by suicide in Lucknow after alleged police inaction and hostility following domestic disputes.
- •Family claims Naka police SHO Shrikant Rai mocked them, stating "boys are heard only when they are stuffed into a blue drum."
- •Police allegedly refused to register an FIR after Prakhar and his mother were assaulted by his wife's relatives.
- •Prakhar's mental state reportedly deteriorated after police interaction, leading to his suicide two days later.
- •The family plans to meet the Lucknow Police Commissioner to demand action.
Why It Matters: Police apathy and alleged mockery led to a man's suicide, exposing fatal failures in justice.
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