A 26-year-old man's alleged suicide in Rajkot, Gujarat, has been reclassified as murder after an autopsy revealed he died from strangulation.Police arrested his parents, Babubhai and Manishaben Bambva, who are accused of forcing him to drink acid during an argument over his drinking habits and then suffocating him.The post-mortem findings contradicted the initial suicide claim, leading to a complaint filed by the victim's wife against her in-laws.

A case has been registered under sections 103(1) (murder), 124 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt with acid), and 54 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.The incident highlights the severity of domestic violence and the misuse of acid as a weapon.Authorities emphasize the need for stricter legal action against such crimes, while the family faces potential life imprisonment.The case has sparked discussions on mental health support and the societal pressures that may lead to such extreme acts.Investigations continue to determine the exact sequence of events and the role of each accused party.