'Wouldn't have taken this step if...'; UP techie ends life after harassment by wife, her family; shares video

In a deeply disturbing incident that has reignited debates around gender-neutral laws in India, a 33-year-old engineer, Mohit Yadav, ended his life after allegedly facing harassment and threats from his wife and her family.

Mohit, a field engineer at a cement company, was found dead in his room at Jolly Hotel, near Etawah railway station on Thursday evening. The hotel staff broke into his room after he failed to check out. Hanging from the ceiling, they found Mohit’s lifeless body—and later, a video message that has since shaken the conscience of many.

A Marriage Turned Nightmare

Hailing from Auraiya district, Mohit had been in a relationship with one Priya for seven years before the duo tied knot in 2023. But what seemed like a fairytale turned into a horror story. In his final video, Mohit accused Priya and her family of relentless harassment. He claimed that Priya’s family threatened him with false dowry cases unless he transferred his house and property to her name. Her brother even allegedly issued death threats.

Mohit also revealed that Priya was made to abort their unborn child by her mother, and all her jewellery was kept by her in-laws. Despite having no dowry demands, Mohit said he and his family were constantly threatened.

फिर एक बार दिल कांप उठा है। इस वीडियो me Er. Mohit Yadav की आंखों में बसी बेबसी साफ दिख रही है, ये उसका आखिरी वीडियो है जैसे Er. Atul Subhash की कहानी दोहराई गई हो। पत्नी के आरोप ने इसकी जिंदगी छीन ली।#ErMohitYadav #SupremeCourtOfIndia #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/f58YaaQSMk

— Vishal Saini (@VersesByVishal) April 20, 2025

"No Law to Protect Men Like Me"

In his last recorded message, Mohit expressed despair at the lack of legal protection for men facing such harassment. "I wouldn’t have taken this step if there were a law for men," he said. His final words were an emotional apology to his parents, requesting them to throw his ashes into a drain if justice was denied.

A Rising Cry for Gender-Neutral Laws

This tragic incident mirrors other recent cases, like the suicide of techie Atul Subhash in Bengaluru last year December. Men's rights groups are increasingly vocal about the misuse of laws and the lack of safeguards for men facing domestic abuse and false allegations.

Mohit Yadav's death is not just a personal tragedy—it is a chilling reminder of the urgent need for legal reforms that ensure justice for all, regardless of gender.