India, Feb. 16 -- The parents of Odisha-based rapper, who allegedly died by suicide in Bangalore last week, have lodged an FIR of abetment to suicide against his wife and in-laws, officers aware of the matter said on Saturday.

The 32-year-old rapper and engineer was originally from Cuttack. He moved to Bengaluru around a week ago and was working for a private company. The rapper died at his rented accommodation in Bengaluru on February 9. His body was flown back to Cuttack three days ago, where his last rites were performed, they added.

Police said his father has lodged a complaint at Lalbag police station in Cuttack, alleging that his son allegedly took his life following harassment by his wife and her family. Based on the complaint, p...