A coffee shop owner in Delhi commits suicide in connection with an ongoing divorce case; the family accuses his wife of molestation

Just days after a Bengaluru-based technician took his own life over alleged harassment by his wife during divorce and child custody proceedings, another tragic case has emerged in Delhi’s Model Town.

Puneet Khurana, a 39-year-old cafe owner, was found dead at his residence in Kalyan Vihar on Tuesday afternoon.

According to family and friends, Puneet, who was engaged in an acrimonious divorce process with his wife Manika, allegedly faced constant threats and pressure.

The couple had been married for eight years and were partners in the cafe business. However, they have been living apart for the past two years due to frequent disputes.

Describing the events that led to the incident, one of Puneet’s friends said, “He called us on Monday evening saying he was under a lot of stress and needed to talk. He expressed fear that Manika’s family might harm his father and other relatives. We stayed there until 2 a.m., trying to assure him that justice and the law were on his side. He seemed very scared despite our efforts to comfort him.

Another friend added, “Puneet was a strong person but the threats against his parents put a lot of pressure on him.”

Puneet’s sister shared similar views, revealing that despite the financial and business disputes between the couple being resolved, he continued to receive threats from his wife’s family.

Before taking the extreme step, Puneet had reportedly recorded a video and audio clip. Although the police have not officially confirmed the existence of the video, a 20-minute audio recording of a conversation between Puneet and his wife late at night has surfaced online.

In the video, Puneet can be heard discussing disputes regarding their joint business and financial affairs. At the end of the conversation, he threatens to reveal the truth YouTube the next morning.

On Tuesday afternoon, Puneet was found hanging in his house. Family members immediately rushed him to the hospital, but doctors declared him dead.

The police took Puneet’s body for post-mortem and seized his mobile phone for further investigation. Officials are examining evidence, including an audio recording, to determine what led to his death.

The couple, who had no children, were in the process of divorcing by mutual consent. The ongoing investigation will focus on allegations of harassment and threats, as well as the content of Puneet’s recordings.

Puneet’s tragic death has once again highlighted the serious emotional impact of marital disputes and the need for timely intervention and support.

(With IANS inputs)