Delhi Judicial Officer Aman Kumar Sharma Found Dead Amid Family Allegations of Harassment
Delhi judicial officer Aman Kumar Sharma found dead; family alleges harassment by wife and her IAS sister, police begin probe
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Aman Kumar Sharma, a 30-year-old judicial officer in Delhi, was found dead in an apparent suicide, leading to a police investigation. His family alleges ongoing harassment by his wife, Swati Sharma, and her sister, Nidhi Malik, an IAS officer, amid claims of domestic disputes.
- 01Aman Kumar Sharma died by suicide in Delhi's Safdarjung area.
- 02His family alleges harassment by his wife and her IAS sister.
- 03Sharma had expressed distress to his father shortly before his death.
- 04The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
- 05Sharma had been a judicial officer since June 2021.
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Aman Kumar Sharma, a 30-year-old judicial officer, was found dead in his residence in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, in what appears to be a suicide. His family claims that he had been facing harassment from his wife, Swati Sharma, also a judicial officer, and her sister, Nidhi Malik, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. According to reports, Sharma communicated his distress to his father shortly before his death, stating that it had become difficult for him to continue living. The family alleges that conflicts had been escalating for two months, with Nidhi Malik reportedly interfering in Sharma's personal life. Following a domestic argument, Sharma's father attempted to locate him, only to find him unresponsive in the bathroom. The police have initiated an investigation, conducting an inquest and sending the body for a post-mortem examination. While no foul play has been established, authorities are examining all angles as they gather statements from involved parties.
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This incident highlights the serious issues of domestic harassment and mental health among professionals, raising awareness for support systems.
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