NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old man, Puneet Khurana, co-founder of Delhi's Woodbox Cafe, was found dead at his residence in Kalyan Vihar, Model Town, on Tuesday evening. Authorities suspect the incident to be a suicide.
Khurana, who had been married since 2016, was in the midst of a contentious divorce with his wife, Manika Jagdish Pahwa. The couple had reportedly been embroiled in a dispute over their business.
According to Khurana’s family, he had been distressed due to ongoing conflicts with his wife. Police have retrieved his phone and summoned Pahwa for questioning. A 16-minute audio recording has surfaced, capturing an argument between the two over their business property, with Pahwa demanding settlement of dues as part of their separation.
The case follows another similar incident in Bengaluru. Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, died by suicide in December. Subhash left a 24-page note accusing his wife and her family of harassment, including filing false cases against him.
He expressed frustration with the legal system and mentioned his decision to end his life to protect his family from further harassment. Subsequently, his wife, Nikita Singhania, along with her mother and brother, was arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
Both cases highlight the personal and legal disputes that can lead to tragic consequences, underscoring the need for addressing mental health and conflict resolution effectively.
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