Delhi Cafe Owner's Suicide Sparks Investigation Into Alleged Harassment by Estranged Wife

Puneet Khurana's family accuses his wife and her family of mental torture and financial demands, citing a video recorded before his death.

Puneet Khurana, a 40-year-old cafe owner in Delhi, was found dead at his residence on December 31, with police suspecting suicide by hanging.
In a 59-minute video recorded before his death, Khurana alleged mental harassment and financial demands by his estranged wife Manika Pahwa and her family.
Khurana's family claims he faced consistent emotional and financial pressure, including demands for an additional ₹10 lakh, which he said he could not afford.
The couple, married in 2016 and separated for two years, were undergoing contentious divorce proceedings involving disputes over their co-owned businesses.
Police are investigating the allegations, analyzing video and audio evidence, and questioning both families as part of the ongoing inquiry.