In Saharanpur, UP, businessman Saurabh Babbar, troubled by creditors, jumped into the Ganges in Haridwar along with his wife Mona. Saurabh died in this incident, and the search for Mona's body is ongoing. Late evening (August 12), when Saurabh's body returned home, there was an outcry. Saurabh's 7-year-old disabled son lit his father's funeral pyre, moving everyone to tears.
It should be noted that
Saurabh and Mona
had two children. Their daughter is 11 years old, and their son is 7 years old. The son is disabled. He carried out his father Saurabh Babbar's last rites. A large number of local people gathered for the funeral, bidding farewell to the businessman with tearful eyes.
Source: aajtak
Meanwhile, a stream of people continue to visit the home of the late businessman
Saurabh Babbar
to offer condolences. Upon receiving the news, former MP and BJP leader Raghav Lakhanpal arrived at the scene. He comforted the family. On 'X', the BJP leader wrote, "The extremely sad news has shaken everyone. Saurabh from Mohalla Kishanpura committed suicide by jumping into the Ganga with his wife. Watching his son perform the last rites brought tears to everyone's eyes. May the Lord give strength to these children."
Source: aajtak
These were the words of MP Imran Masood
Congressman Imran Masood also visited the deceased's home to express his condolences. On 'X', Masood wrote, "Hearing the news of the suicide of Saharanpur jeweler Saurabh Babbar and his wife brought deep sorrow. It is an unfortunate incident. Difficulties come in life, but suicide is not the solution. We need courage and bravery to face problems. Business has its ups and downs, but we should not give up. Instead of resorting to suicide, we should try to solve problems. We should seek help from family, friends, and the community. We should be prepared to face life's challenges and not give up."
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Imran Masood assured the grieving family of justice and demanded strict action in this matter. Present at the occasion were MLA Shahnawaz Khan, city president Varun Sharma, Qazi Farhan, Azmat Ali, Israr Pramukh, and others.
Source: aajtak
Notably, Saurabh Babbar of Kishanpura had a jewelry shop in the neighborhood. On Sunday night, Saurabh and his wife Mona Babbar took a bike to Haridwar. Their bodies were found in the Ganga Canal on Monday. Mona is still missing. Saurabh had significant amounts of other people's money and owed large debts. They had two children, whom they left at their grandparents' house before their death.
However, no one knew they would take such a drastic step. Currently, the family is in distress, unable to control their tears upon seeing the children's innocent faces. This incident has shaken everyone deeply.
