Two Women Arrested One Year After Surat Jeweler’s Suicide, Prompted by Handwriting Analysis
Surat, Gujarat - Police in Surat have arrested two women in connection with the September 12, 2024, suicide of 20-year-old jeweler Amar Kant Jeswal, a case that remained dormant for a year until a recent handwriting analysis of a detailed suicide note provided crucial evidence. The arrests of Nilam Yadav and Sheetal Gupta, the individuals named in the note, mark a significant development in the inquiry and highlight the importance of forensic evidence in suicide cases.
Jeswal, originally from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and residing in amroli, Surat, died at his home, leaving behind a two-page note detailing accusations of financial and emotional distress caused by the two women. The note alleged he was defrauded of Rs 1.2 lakh (Rs 70,000 to Nilam Yadav and Rs 50,000 to Sheetal Gupta) under false pretenses, and detailed threats he received when he questioned their actions. The case underscores the devastating consequences of financial exploitation and alleged harassment, and the delayed justice often faced by victims’ families.
According to police reports, the suicide note, written in both Hindi and English, accused Nilam Yadav of cheating Jeswal and Sheetal Gupta of misleading him for monetary gain. It further claimed Sheetal Gupta, despite being married, maintained other relationships and that Jeswal faced threats from Nilam’s partner, Raja Pandey. Jeswal referenced call recordings and other evidence stored on his phone as supporting documentation.
The note was submitted to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for analysis.After a year-long examination, the handwriting report confirmed the authenticity of the accusations, prompting Limayat police to register a case against Nilam Yadav and Sheetal Gupta for abetment to suicide. Nilam Yadav was apprehended in Gokulnagar, Surat, while Sheetal Gupta, who is currently pregnant, was arrested in Uttar Pradesh.
Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available. The arrests offer a measure of closure to the Jeswal family and send a message that those who contribute to another’s suicide will be held accountable, even after a significant passage of time.
