Man kills himself for ₹30,000 in Bengaluru

A man from Bengaluru has been found dead after he allegedly sent a video to his colleagues asking for ₹30,000.

Published on: Apr 1, 2022, 20:19:00 IST

By Yamini C S

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A 35-year-old truck driver, identified as Kiran Kumar, has been found dead in Sanjeevni Nagar in Bengaluru. Kiran Kumar is said to have committed suicide by hanging himself in Sanjeevni Nagar in Bengaluru.

A 35-year-old truck driver committed suicide as he was allegedly not paid his salary. (Representative Image/HT File)

The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 30. Kiran was allegedly not paid his salary by the private logistics firm he worked for and demanded for the same from his colleagues in a video sent to them over WhatsApp.

Allegedly, in a video sent to three of Kiran's colleagues at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, he made a demand for Rs. 30,000 to be paid to him within 30 minutes and warned that if he was not paid within that time, he will end his life.

Reports said the colleagues, Manu, Shivanna and Manjanna tried to reach out to the truck driver on receiving his message, however their calls went unanswered. Kiran is then said to have gone to his uncle's house in Sanjeevini Nagar at around 9 p.m. and hung himself in a room.

His body was found a while later. Police from the Govindaraja Nagar police station have reportedly booked Manjanna, Shivanna and Manu for abetment to suicide and further investigation is going on.

According to the video clip found on the truck driver's phone, police has told the New Indian Express, that Kiran was frustrated because he was not paid his salary and that police will enquire with the three colleagues on further information.

The deceased, Kiran, hailed from Tumkur and police are investigating his death based on a complaint by his sister Jamuna.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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