Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- A 28-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested in Bhiwandi town of neighbouring Thane district for allegedly abetting the suicide of his 23-year-old transgender partner, police confirmed today.
The accused faces charges under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
According to Assistant Police Inspector Shivaji Patil of Bhoiwada police, the victim ended their life by hanging from the ceiling of their residence on August one. Both individuals were residents of Bhiwandi and had been in a relationship.
Investigations revealed the accused persistently harassed the victim through frequent calls, creating severe distress. The victim's brother filed a formal complaint citing this pattern of harassmen...