The tragic demise of Mumbai-based senior executive Nishant Tripathi has left his family and friends devastated. The 41-year-old was found hanging in his hotel room at the Sahara Hotel in Vile Parle East on February 28, 2025. His mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, a well-known women’s rights activist, has broken her silence, demanding justice for her son’s untimely death.
A Shocking Discovery: Nishant’s Final Moments
Nishant Tripathi had checked into the hotel three days prior to his death. On February 28, 2025, when the “Do Not Disturb” sign remained untouched for an extended period, hotel staff grew concerned. They used a master key to enter the room, only to find him hanging in the bathroom. The police were immediately alerted, and an investigation was launched.
In a chilling digital suicide note uploaded to his company’s website, Nishant expressed his undying love for his wife, Apoorva Parekh, while also blaming her and her aunt, Prarthana Mishra, for pushing him to take such an extreme step. His mother and sister later discovered the note, which painted a heart-wrenching picture of his struggles.
Neelam Chaturvedi Speaks Out: ‘This is Murder’
Days after her son’s passing, Nishant’s grieving mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, has vowed to fight for justice. In an interview with the Times of India, she questioned the delay in arrests despite an FIR being lodged against Apoorva Parekh and Prarthana Mishra. Neelam alleged that her son was emotionally tortured and manipulated, leading to what she calls a “forced suicide.”
“He created the link on the company’s webpage. My son checked into the hotel three days before he ended his life. We have lost our world. I seek justice for my son’s death, which is a murder.”
Nishant’s Digital Suicide Note: A Heartbreaking Goodbye
The suicide note Nishant left behind serves as a haunting farewell to his wife. His message, filled with love and sorrow, is now being used as a key piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation. It read:
“Hi babe, by the time you read this, I’ll be gone. In my last moments, I could’ve hated you for everything that happened, but I don’t. For this moment, I choose love. I loved you then. I love you now. And as I had promised, it’s not going to fade… My mother knows that among all the other struggles I faced, you and Prarthana Mausi are also responsible for my death. So, I beg you, don’t approach her now. She’s broken enough. Let her grieve in peace.”
The emotional letter revealed Nishant’s internal turmoil and the pain he endured in his relationship. His mother believes this note proves that he was mentally harassed and driven to suicide.
A Mother’s Agonizing Pain: Neelam’s Viral Facebook Post
Neelam, who has spent years fighting for women’s rights and gender neutrality, never imagined she would lose her own son in such a tragic manner. In a heart-wrenching Facebook post, she called herself a ‘living corpse,’ expressing the unbearable pain of losing her child.
“Today, I feel like a living corpse… My son, Nishant. He was my everything… My life is over now… I am now nothing more than a living corpse… He was supposed to perform my last rites, but today… I performed my son’s cremation.”
Her words resonated deeply with many netizens, with thousands of people sharing their condolences and support. Many have joined her call for justice, urging authorities to take immediate action.
Legal Experts Weigh In: Will Nishant’s Case Set a Legal Precedent?
As Nishant’s case unfolds, legal experts believe it could set a significant precedent in how harassment within marriages is viewed under Indian law. While emotional abuse and mental torture within marriages have often been overlooked, this case brings attention to the severe consequences such mistreatment can have.
A senior lawyer commented:
“If it is proven that Nishant was emotionally blackmailed and manipulated, then this case could lead to stricter legal provisions against psychological abuse in marriages. Suicide cases linked to emotional harassment need stronger legal frameworks.”
Police Investigation and Public Reaction
The police have registered a case based on the FIR filed by Nishant’s family, and investigations are underway. However, there have been delays in arrests, which have sparked public outrage. Netizens are actively discussing the case on social media, demanding swift justice.
Twitter and Instagram have been flooded with hashtags like #JusticeForNishant and #PunishTheGuilty. Many users are calling for stringent legal action against Apoorva Parekh and Prarthana Mishra, holding them accountable for Nishant’s tragic death.
Conclusion: A Fight for Justice Continues
The loss of Nishant Tripathi has shaken many, raising questions about emotional abuse in relationships and the legal protection available for victims. His mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, is determined to seek justice and ensure that her son’s death does not go in vain.
As the investigation continues, many hope that Nishant’s case will bring about meaningful change in the way emotional abuse is handled in India. For now, his family and supporters continue their fight, seeking answers, accountability, and justice for a son, a brother, and a man who left this world far too soon.