22-year-old man found hanging at home in Dewas two months before his wedding

A 22-year-old man, Devraj Gavatiya, died by suicide by hanging late on Friday night in the New Dewas area of Dewas. His body was found hanging in the porch of his house on Saturday morning.

His younger brother Dharmraj woke up in the morning and saw his elder brother hanging from the noose. He woke the family and informed the police. Police reached the spot, had the body brought down and sent it to the district hospital for post-mortem. After the post-mortem, the body was handed over to the family.

Devraj lived with his family in New Dewas and worked at a private company. He returned home every night around 12 after finishing work. On Friday night too, he reached home around 12, after the family had gone to sleep.

Dharmraj said Devraj ate his meals at the company. People at the company said he had sat down to eat with them but had not eaten properly. He went home after his duty ended.

According to Devraj's family, he was engaged two years ago and was to be married in two months. The reason for his taking the step is not yet known. BNP police station has registered a case of unnatural death and begun an investigation.