Two arrested after youth's suicide following assault

timesofindia.indiatimes.com — March 16, 2025 at 09:01 PM UTC

Barabanki police have arrested two men for the assault and humiliation of a 22-year-old, Yogendra Kumar, who died by suicide. The incident occurred after Yogendra sought payment for work he completed. Yogendra was reportedly assaulted and humiliated by Ram Kumar and his brothers, who allegedly urinated on him. Following a second assault on Holi, he was found hanging from a tree. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. A post-mortem confirmed death by hanging, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other suspects involved.

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