DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION AND THE CONCERN FOR THE SOCIETY AT LARGE

Letter:
The Deorali suicide case of Nupur Gupta is a well known incident that has shaken the state as well as the society at large. As per information gathered by the team of the All Sikkim Human Rights Association [ASHRA], consisting of Bimal Sharma, Manish Jain and Bhola N. Sharma who had visited the Deorali Police Station as well as other officials it was found that Nupur Gupta who was the wife of Rajen Gupta was a resident of Deorali School Road and a permanent resident of Sikkim and had been blessed with two children. But the reason for the alleged suicide of Nupur Gupta is still unknown. It is also stated that circumstances which led to the suicide of Nupur Gupta, (leaving her infant two infant children), is a question that demands an answer. The question arises why a young lady with two children and family take such a drastic step? Was she a victim of domestic violence or was suicide the only option left to free herself from family tension?  That is the question which the Investigation Authorities need to answer.  ASHRA stands for justice for all the members of the society and further we hope that late Nupur Gupta gets the justice that she deserves. Such incidents may tarnish the image of the State which is known for tolerance for all the communities and equal rights for all the sections of the society.  Taking the concern of Drug Abuse, Suicides and Domestic Violence, ASHRA has decided to organise a public debate on the above issues in the coming weeks and will try to find the solution to these problems from the civil society.
General Secretary of ASHRA - Manish Jain