A heart-wrenching incident occurred on Monday evening in Ghatkesar, where a couple in a five-year relationship ended their lives by setting themselves ablaze inside a car. The couple, identified as Parvatham Sriram and his girlfriend, were allegedly harassed by a relative of the girl, who threatened to expose their relationship and extorted approximately Rs 1.35 lakh from Sriram.

According to reports, the relative, identified as Chintu, continued to intimidate and demand money from the couple, leading them to take the drastic step. A suicide note purportedly written by Sriram accused Chintu and others of harassment and monetary demands. On Monday, the couple borrowed a car, drove to a slip road at Ghanpur village, and set the car on fire after dousing themselves with fuel.

The police are investigating the allegations against Chintu and others mentioned in the suicide note. The incident has raised concerns about the impact of harassment and extortion on vulnerable individuals. The authorities are urged to take swift action against those responsible and provide support to the families affected by this tragic incident.