Tragedy in Lucknow: CCTV Evidence: Wife of ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh Attempts to Harm Son Prior to Suicide by Hanging
In a tragic turn of events, the suicide case of ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh's wife, Nitesh Singh, in Lucknow has taken a new twist with the emergence of disturbing CCTV footage.
On July 30, 2025, Nitesh Singh's lifeless body was discovered by her 12-year-old daughter, Ananya, around 4 PM. The police confirmed her death as a suicide, with her hanging from a ceiling fan at their home in the Police Lines Transit Hostel.
Initially, family allegations, particularly from Nitesh’s brother, pointed towards ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh, accusing him of having an extramarital affair and mentally harassing her, citing prolonged marital disputes and surveillance through CCTV cameras installed in the house [1][3].
However, the CCTV footage released later has revealed alarming new details. It shows Nitesh attempting to choke her disabled son with a pillow before hanging herself. This adds complexity to the case, as it indicates a possible severe distress or mental health crisis [2][3].
The police have noted that Nitesh was reportedly undergoing treatment for depression [2][3]. The investigators are now examining the CCTV footage to understand Nitesh's mental state and sequence of events leading to her death.
ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh, a 2005-batch officer currently posted in the CID, was transferred to Lucknow from Bareilly just two months ago. The matter is sensitive and under detailed investigation [1].
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Contact AASRA at +91 9820466726. You are not alone, and support is available.
[1] Times of India: "ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh's wife commits suicide in Lucknow" [2] India Today: "Nitesh Singh suicide case: CCTV footage shows Nitesh attempting to harm her son" [3] Hindustan Times: "Nitesh Singh suicide case: Family alleges ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh of infidelity and harassment"
- The emergence of the CCTV footage in the Nitesh Singh suicide case, which shows her attempting to harm her son before hanging herself, has now shifted the focus from general-news topics like politics and crime to crime-and-justice and health, as it indicates a possible severe mental health crisis.
- Despite initial allegations from Nitesh Singh's family regarding her husband, ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh's, infidelity and mental harassment, the recent disclosure of the CCTV footage reveals a more complicated situation, hinting at a history of health issues and distress that may have contributed to her suicide.
- In light of the recent suicide case of ASP Mukesh Pratap Singh's wife, Nitesh Singh, in Lucknow, the ongoing investigation will delve deeper into the aspects of crime-and-justice, as the CCTV footage releases crucial insights into the sequence of events and Nitesh's mental state, which could not be overlooked in the initial news reports about the tragedy.
