Rishabh Pant's Rescuer in Critical Condition After Suicide Attempt; Girlfriend Dies

Rajat Kumar, who saved cricketer Rishabh Pant in a 2022 car crash, consumed poison with his girlfriend following family opposition to their relationship.

• Rajat Kumar, 25, attempted suicide with his 21-year-old girlfriend, Manu Kashyap, on February 9 in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district.
• The couple ingested pesticide after their families opposed their relationship due to caste differences and arranged marriages elsewhere.
• Manu Kashyap died during treatment after being moved to another facility by her family, while Rajat Kumar remains in critical condition at a local hospital.
• Manu's mother has accused Rajat of abducting and poisoning her daughter, and a police complaint has been filed, with investigations currently underway.
• Rajat gained national attention in 2022 for rescuing cricketer Rishabh Pant from a burning car after a serious accident, an act for which he was publicly praised and rewarded.

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