Indian goldsmith dies outside police station after family dispute, police say

A 50-year-old goldsmith allegedly died by suicide near a women’s police station in Ramanagara, India, on Saturday evening after a family dispute, police said. The deceased was identified as Nataraj Achar, a resident of Vinayakanagar. Police said he died in front of his wife, Deepa, and their teenage son near the Ijoor and Women’s Police Station on B.M.

Road. According to the police account, the couple had frequently disputed family matters. Deepa had previously lodged complaints against Nataraj at the women’s police station in Ramanagara and at Holenarasipura police station in Hassan district.

Deepa had been staying at her grandmother’s home in Holenarasipura for two months and travelled to Ramanagara on Saturday to meet her son. Police said that after Nataraj learned of the visit, the couple quarrelled when they met near a school. Later, Deepa and her son went to the women’s police station at about 4.45 p.m.

to lodge another complaint. Police said Nataraj followed them and allegedly threatened to end his life if she proceeded with the complaint. During the ensuing argument, he allegedly consumed cyanide and collapsed.

Police said he died within a few moments. A case has been registered, although the supplied report did not state whether anyone had been arrested or specify the case sections. Nataraj worked in gold and silver jewellery making and had recently opened a small jewellery shop near M.G.

Road in Ramanagara. The report included helpline information for people experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts, including Tele-MANAS and services operated by NIMHANS and SAHAI.