Builder ends life in Palghar; family alleges he was being harassed by 2 cops, their aide

PALGHAR: A builder allegedly committed suicide at his residence at Nalasopara in Palghar district of Maharashtra apparently over financial matters, police said on Tuesday.

The builder, Jayaprakash Chavan, was found hanging at his home on Tuesday morning, an official said.

Chavan's family claimed he has left behind a detailed suicide note in which he has levelled serious allegations of harassment and intimidation against two policemen as well as their purported associate, a real estate broker.