Kalaburagi: A centring contractor allegedly died by suicide after hanging himself at his house in Ratakal village of Kalagi taluk in Kalaburagi district on Thursday, reportedly following distress caused by alleged death threats.The deceased was identified as Khadir Pasha, 40, a resident of Ratakal village. In a complaint lodged with Ratakal police, his wife, Anisa Begum, alleged that he took the extreme step after facing death threats from Congress leader Arvind Chavvan and Amit Rathod.According to the complaint, Khadir hanged himself when he was alone at home after sending his wife and children to the market.Anisa further alleged that the accused had visited their house on several occasions and threatened her husband.Based on the complaint filed by the deceased’s wife, police registered a case, sent the body for post-mortem examination and launched an investigation into the incident.If you are having suicidal thoughts or need emotional support, call suicide-prevention helplines: Arogya Vani (104) or Sahay Helpline (080-25497777).
