Coaching Operator Arrested in Amethi for Abetment to Suicide
Vikram Singh Chandel arrested for abetting the suicide of woman constable Pratiksha Singh in Amethi.
In a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the tragic death of a young woman police officer, authorities in Amethi have arrested a coaching academy operator for his alleged role in abetting her suicide. Vikram Singh Chandel, who runs a physical training academy, was taken into custody following intense police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of 22-year-old constable Pratiksha Singh.
A Relationship Spanning Months
The investigation into Pratiksha Singh's death has uncovered a deep and complex connection between the victim and the accused. Pratiksha, who was stationed at the Mohanganj police station, had originally been a student at Chandel's physical academy in Gajner back in 2022. What began as a student-teacher relationship reportedly evolved into a long-term acquaintance that persisted even after her successful recruitment into the police force in 2025.
Digital evidence has played a crucial role in this case. Call Detail Records (CDR) analyzed by the police reveal that the two had been in constant communication, with records showing they spoke over 5,000 times during a period of approximately nine to ten months. This frequency of contact suggests a level of intimacy and interaction that eventually led to fatal complications.
Disputes and Final Conversations
Police sources indicate that the relationship was marked by significant tension. It is believed that Chandel became aware of Pratiksha communicating with another individual, sparking frequent disputes between the two. The tension reached a breaking point on September 30, the day Pratiksha ended her life.
On that fateful day, the pair engaged in three lengthy telephone conversations, lasting 30 minutes, 15 minutes, and 45 minutes respectively. Shortly after these calls, Pratiksha was also heard speaking with a colleague for roughly 35 minutes. Following these interactions, the young constable, who was home on a seven-day leave, was found dead by her younger sister, who discovered her hanging in her room around 2:00 PM.
Allegations of Harassment
The victim's family has been vocal about the mental toll the accused had taken on their daughter. Vijay Singh, the father of the deceased constable, has alleged that Chandel had been relentlessly mentally harassing Pratiksha. He further claimed that the accused had threatened to ruin both her career and her life.
Beyond the alleged harassment by Chandel, the family has also raised concerns regarding departmental challenges, claiming Pratiksha faced difficulties in obtaining leave and faced mental pressure within her professional environment.
Evidence Tampering Suspected
Upon arriving at the scene, forensic teams and police officers noted a suspicious detail: Pratiksha's mobile phone had been reset, potentially erasing vital communications and evidence. This discovery has added another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation.
Following his arrest, Vikram Singh Chandel—a native of Vinour village in the Sachendi area—was presented before a court, which subsequently remanded him to judicial custody. Law enforcement agencies continue to scrutinize call records and other forensic evidence to build a comprehensive case for abetment to suicide.