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News18
10-07-2025
- Business
- News18
'No Money For Daughter's Insulin': UP Businessman Dies By Suicide On Facebook Live
As per the report by Free Press Journal, Shahbaz took the extreme step after livestreaming a desperate video appeal on Facebook, in which he shared his ordeal. In the video, the businessman appealed to celebrities and industrialists, pleading for support for his family. He said he could no longer bear the pressure of outstanding debts and financial obligations. He further claimed that he was under mental distress due to a debt burden of Rs 15 crore and accused a business partner of harassing him. He further said that he could not even arrange money to purchase insulin for his daughter, who suffers from diabetes. The video has now gone viral on social media. By the time his family members, who saw the Facebook live, informed the police and reached the spot, he had already shot himself, the police said. Gudamba police station inspector Prabhatesh Srivastava rushed to the spot on getting the news after which the deceased's body was sent to a government hospital for postmortem. A forensic also reached the spot for probe. 'A real estate businessman from Gudamba died by suicide by going live on Facebook after being upset over a loss of Rs 15 crore," Srivastava said as quoted by ETV. A case has been registered and further probe is on. Police are examining documents related to Shahbaz's financial dealings, particularly the loans he mentioned.
News18
10-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Unable To Buy Daughter's Insulin, UP Businessman Dies By Suicide During Facebook Live
A debt-ridden businessman from Lucknow died by suicide after sharing a video on Facebook about his financial struggles and inability to afford insulin for his diabetic daughter. In a tragic incident, a debt-ridden businessman from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow died by suicide after shooting himself in the head after sharing a heartbreaking video on Facebook, in which he broke down, describing his inability to afford insulin injections for his diabetic daughter. According to the police, the incident took place on Wednesday when the 36-year-old real estate businessman, identified as Shahbaz, took his life by shooting himself with the security guard's licensed 12-bore gun inside his office. As per the report by Free Press Journal, Shahbaz took the extreme step after livestreaming a desperate video appeal on Facebook, in which he shared his ordeal. In the video, the businessman appealed to celebrities and industrialists, pleading for support for his family. He said he could no longer bear the pressure of outstanding debts and financial obligations. करोड़ों के कर्ज़ के बोझ से दबे युवक ने की आत्महत्यागुडंबा के रिंग रोड पर आवास में गोली मारकर की आत्महत्याआत्महत्या से पहले युवक ने सलमान खान मुकेश अंबानी सहित तमाम बड़े लोगों से परिवार की मदद करने की गुहार लगाईफेसबुक लाइव पर अपनी पीड़ा बयान कर शाहज़ेब शकील ने की आत्महत्या… — Aaj Ki Khabar (@AajKiKhabarNews) July 9, 2025 He further claimed that he was under mental distress due to a debt burden of Rs 15 crore and accused a business partner of harassing him. He further said that he could not even arrange money to purchase insulin for his daughter, who suffers from diabetes. The video has now gone viral on social media. Gudamba police station inspector Prabhatesh Srivastava rushed to the spot on getting the news after which the deceased's body was sent to a government hospital for postmortem. A forensic also reached the spot for probe. 'A real estate businessman from Gudamba died by suicide by going live on Facebook after being upset over a loss of Rs 15 crore," Srivastava said as quoted by ETV. A case has been registered and further probe is on. Police are examining documents related to Shahbaz's financial dealings, particularly the loans he mentioned. In a similar incident last month, a businessman along with his wife and a minor daughter died by suicide allegedly due to debt. The police received information that a cloth businessman in Talkatora area has consumed poison along with his family. The minor daughter informed her uncle about the incident, but by the time he reached there, their condition had deteriorated. view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 15:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
07-07-2025
- India Today
Indore woman alleges 'Love Jihad', forced beef eating by husband after marriage
A woman from Indore alleged that her husband from Begusarai, Bihar forced her to eat beef and change her religion after marriage. The couple met on Facebook and married five years woman, Aarti Kumari, approached the Begusarai police with a request to be sent back to her hometown. Aarti claimed that she met Mohammad Shahbaz through Facebook.'After years of friendship, I went to Begusarai and married him,' said Aarti. She alleged that Shahbaz pressured her to eat beef and convert her religion. 'He deleted pictures of Hindu gods from my phone and physically assaulted me when I refused,' she According to Aarti, Shahbaz had introduced himself as a gold and silver trader on Facebook. 'But in reality, he just makes garlands in a shop,' she said. Over time, Aarti claimed that Shahbaz began mistreating her and made it clear he no longer wished to keep also approached the Superintendent of Police and was referred to the women's police station. However, she did not file an FIR against Shahbaz and instead requested to be sent back to Indore. The police conducted a medical said she had no contact with her parents since the marriage. 'They consider me dead,' she said, expressing a strong desire to return to her to the allegations, Shahbaz denied the charges and claimed that Aarti was previously married and has three children. 'She has undergone an operation and cannot have children any more. She also has relations with other men and has run away from home three times in five years,' Shahbaz said.'Why would I ask someone who cannot even read to eat beef or read the Quran?' he added. Shahbaz has also requested the district administration to free him from Aarti, calling the accusations Kumar, the Sadar DSP, speaking off-camera, confirmed, 'Aarti approached us but did not file a complaint against her husband. She submitted a written request at the women's police station asking to be sent to Indore. Hence, she has been sent to a women's shelter, and the process of sending her back home is underway.'- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Indore#Madhya Pradesh#Bihar
Gulf Today
30-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Pakistan's PM announces abolition of monthly Rs35 PTV fee from electricity bills
Tariq Butt, Gulf Today Correspondent Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday formally inaugurated the 'Apna Meter, Apna Reading' power smart mobile application — an initiative aimed at promoting transparency in the billing process by allowing consumers to take their own meter readings and send them to their respective power companies. The prime minister also announced that the Pakistan Television (PTV) fee will be abolished from electricity bills. Consumers are currently charged Rs35 monthly PTV fee through electricity bills. The initiative aims to phase out the role of meter readers in power distribution companies (Discos) across the country amid frustration by power consumers. The current pro rata system removes electricity consumers from the 'protected category' or pushes them into the next slab, leading to higher bills. Speaking at a ceremony to launch the app, the prime minister said the initiative is a revolutionary step undertaken by the government as part of power sector reforms over the past year. 'We implemented reforms in the power sector, but we have a long way to go. We brought merit-based appointments to the boards of Discos, and took strong action against the corrupt mafia,' he said. Shahbaz said that the minister of energy made stringent efforts and held tough negotiations with independent power producers (IPP) that eventually led to reduction in electricity prices by Rs7.5 per unit. 'We settled circular debt after negotiations with banks. When global oil prices were falling, we took advantage and reduced electricity prices,' he said, adding that despite concerns, the government made the tough decision to rebase prices and not pass the burden to consumers. The premier said the biggest challenge is power theft worth Rs500b annually, and efforts are being made to curb the menace. He reaffirmed that the government will not discourage solar power as it is the cheapest form of electricity. 'Pakistan is one of the countries with the largest growth in solar energy production,' he said. Shahbaz said the main beneficiary of this app will be the power consumers. 'It is a revolutionary technology, it will benefit every consumer in every home,' adding that the power division should raise awareness among consumers to use the app, which has been introduced in five languages. Federal Minister of Energy Awais Ahmed Leghari also spoke on the occasion and said the initiative aims to give the responsibility of the meter reader to the consumers. He said power consumers under the 'protected category' consuming less than 100 units received higher bills due to delayed or flawed meter reading. He said the government returned Rs10bn in overbilled amounts last year and efforts are being made to ensure transparency in the billing process.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
As Pakistan moves to ban black magic, astrologers see a bad omen
The curtain glows under ceiling lights, and a soft cream-colored screen guards the privacy of clients who slip inside. On a glass panel by the door, bold white letters offer quiet assurance: Shahbaz, Astrologer & Palmist. Shahbaz Anjum has worked in Shop 2-A inside the Pearl Continental Hotel in Lahore, Pakistan, for 24 years. He does not advertise. Yet rich and poor, believer and skeptic, come to him for luck, direction, a glimpse behind the veil. "I help people," Anjum said. "That's all. I don't claim to heal, and I certainly don't do black magic ." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Average Cost To Rent A Private Jet May Surprise You (View Prices) Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo He felt compelled to make that distinction as the Pakistani government moves to crack down on occult practices that lawmakers call a threat to the country's social fabric. A bill approved by the country's Senate in March would impose prison terms of up to seven years and thousands of dollars in fines on people who provide a vaguely defined set of supernatural services. Live Events Spiritual practitioners worry that a range of esoteric practices will be targeted in this deeply religious and culturally conservative country. They point to the inherent difficulty and danger in policing belief, and say that the legislation risks conflating spirituality and superstition with con artistry and criminality. Supporters say the legislation is needed to combat fraud. The bill speaks in moralistic terms about protecting families from "sorcery" and "ignorant malpractices" carried out in the name of spiritual healing. The bill, which now moves to the lower house of parliament, would require spiritual practitioners to register with the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which would decide which activities are outlawed. Aiysha Mirza, a Lahore-based spiritual healer who blends tarot cards, birth charts and hypnotherapy in her practice, said that the ministry "cannot understand what I do." "The government needs to broaden its perspective," she said. "What we really need is a new Religion and Metaphysical Authority." Mirza fears that the legislation would fall hardest on those who are visible and aim to be law-abiding -- not those operating in secret or inflicting indisputable mental, physical or financial harm. "Real black magic," she said, "is something entirely different. Those people never show their faces." Pakistan is no stranger to spiritual contradiction. A nuclear-armed state with a highly wired population, it is also a place where political leaders consult holy men before taking office and where television anchors read horoscopes on prime-time news shows. Everyday believers -- many of them highly educated -- seek solace in a mix of religion, ritual and metaphysics, even as orthodox Islamic scholars have long declared astrology, palmistry and fortunetelling incompatible with faith. Shabana Ali, a tarot reader who has a steady following among professionals in Islamabad, the capital, said she had no intention of registering with the government. "I'm not interested in being judged by clerics who think in binaries -- haram and halal, real and fake," she said. In legislating belief, Ali said, "you're not just regulating fraud. You're deciding what kind of spirituality is allowed." The bill's backers say spiritual fraud is so rampant that something must be done. "There are advertisements in newspapers, there's wall chalking in many cities -- people promoting Bengali magic, fake pirs, people offering love spells," said Faisal Saleem, chair of the Senate's Interior Committee, referring to fake holy men. "It has to stop," he added. Others, like Syed Ali Zanjani, whose family runs a spiritual center in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad, believe that the legislation's intent may be right -- but that care must be taken in putting it into practice. Zanjani receives clients at a large house opposite a stretch of military residences and a golf course. An assistant greets visitors in the main hall and offers tea as they wait. His family has been in the spiritual trade since 1945, holding public prediction sessions and advising a cross-section of society, including politicians, generals and businessmen. "This field has been abused by frauds," Zanjani said. "If someone wants to clean that up, it's a good thing." But he is wary of how the law might be applied. "You have to define whether astrology is science or a spiritual subject," he said. "You can't punish what you can't explain." There have been attempts to regulate the occult across the region. In Saudi Arabia, the religious police have pursued people accused of sorcery, in some cases leading to their execution. But rights groups warn that laws targeting spiritual practices -- often vague by design -- can be weaponized. At the Pearl Continental in Lahore, where Anjum works with a magnifying glass and a birth chart opened on a laptop, he describes his work not as mysticism, but as "mere calculations." Zanjani, however, believes such skills cannot be distilled into equations. "Our work," he said, "falls under spirituality, rooted in a long tradition of Islamic mysticism." Between those two -- the astrologer who believes in reason, and the spiritualist who believes in tradition -- lies a country that must now decide how far it wants to go in policing the unseen. This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
