Victim of cyber fraud, ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ writer dies by suicide: report


'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'

‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’

The writer of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ allegedly died by suicide and the police have also recovered a note from his residence where he took his own life.

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  • Last update: December 4, 2020 11:14 PM IST
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Hit comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, writer Abhishek Makwana, 37, reportedly died by suicide on November 27 in Mumbai. According to the report, a last note from the deceased was also recovered from his residence in Kandivali, where Abhishek apparently took his own life.

Abhishek’s family has alleged that he was the victim of cyber fraud and blackmail. They have also claimed to have received calls from scammers after his passing. Callers demand money from relatives of the deceased, whom Abhishek had provided guarantors for a loan.

Meanwhile, Charkop police have logged the family’s statements, in which her brother, Jenis, revealed that Abhishek’s email records show financial fraud.

According to the police, Abhishek’s suicide note mentions that he had been facing a financial crisis and problems in his personal life. He apologized to his family in his note for not being able to fight against the circumstances of which he felt a victim. He also mentioned that his problems only increased day by day.

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