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Kanpur lawyer jumps from court after alleging lifelong abuse in suicide note

India
Published on 24 April 2026
Kanpur lawyer jumps from court after alleging lifelong abuse in suicide note

His WhatsApp note alleged relentless mental torture by his father

A 24-year-old lawyer in Kanpur died after jumping from a court building, according to police. Before the incident, he posted a two-page suicide note on his WhatsApp status, alleging his father subjected him to ongoing mental harassment and torture since childhood. Authorities say the note details multiple instances, and investigations are ongoing to verify the claims and determine culpability.

  • A Kanpur lawyer died after jumping from a court building
  • Police say a two-page suicide note was shared on WhatsApp
  • The note alleges childhood to lifelong mental harassment by his father
  • Authorities are investigating the claims and circumstances
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