Man Dies by Suicide in Chikkamagaluru, Alleges Constable’s Role in Note

Quick Summary:

• A resident of Samse village, Nagesh, died by suicide near his house at Bastigadde in Kalasa taluk, Chikkamagaluru.
• His death note reportedly blamed a police constable, Siddesh from Kudremukh Police Station.
• Nagesh’s family staged a protest at Kalasa Police Station demanding action against Siddesh and financial compensation for the family.
• Background details indicate that Nagesh had an altercation on July 15 with Siddesh and two others-Shashi and Surakshith-resulting in mutual complaints filed against each party.

– The constable accused Nagesh of obstructing him while discharging duty; Nagesh accused them of assaulting and insulting him based on his caste under the SC-ST (Prohibition of Atrocities) Act.
– Both cases were under examination by Koppa Deputy Superintendent of Police.

• Following these events, police seized nagesh’s pick-up vehicle, leaving him unable to earn or repay loans linked to the vehicle. Financial struggle reportedly lead to his suicide.
• Senior police officers have promised further investigation into the case based on accusations of abetment.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The reported incident underscores serious concerns about access to justice for marginalized individuals and accountability within law enforcement agencies. Allegations involving caste-based discrimination add further weight to this matter, highlighting systemic issues that need thorough examination.

Investigations into both complaints-the SC-ST Atrocities Act charge filed by Nagesh and obstruction complaint by the constable-will be key in understanding causality between prior actions and subsequent suicide. The seizure of vital livelihood equipment like vehicles raises additional questions related to procedural fairness that may require review.On broader implications: Strengthening mechanisms for impartial oversight over local law enforcement practices might help mitigate such escalations in future cases. It is essential that findings be transparent as this news intersects critical societal issues like caste discrimination, economic vulnerability, mental health awareness among those facing distressful situations.

(Individuals experiencing distress can seek help through Arogya sahayavani’s helpline: Ph.: 104)

Published – August 13, 2025
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