Dipak Shukla, a well-known entrepreneur and the director of Data Expert Computer Center in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide on November 13 at his residence. The tragic incident took place inside a room at his home located in Acharya Nagar under the jurisdiction of the Raipurwa police station area. Upon receiving information about the incident, local police rushed to the scene and initiated a thorough investigation. Authorities recovered a suicide note from the spot, in which the deceased purportedly detailed his ongoing physical ailments and expressed a strong desire not to remain dependent on anyone. The sudden tragedy plunged his family into profound grief and mourning. According to the police, the 54-year-old Dipak Shukla had been running the Data Expert Computer Center in Kanpur for nearly three decades, operating multiple centers across the city.
Wife discovers body upon returning from school
On the evening of November 13, Dipak and his mother, Kusum Shukla, were present at home, while his son Satvik had gone out for some work. During this time, his wife, Neelam, returned home from school. Neelam works as a teacher at a government school located in Panki. Upon reaching home and entering the room, she discovered Dipak hanging, which prompted a piercing scream of despair. Hearing her cries, other family members rushed to the spot, and shortly afterward, their son also returned home. The heartbreaking discovery left the entire household shattered and engulfed in cries of agony.
Suicide note mentions severe illnesses and reluctance to depend on others
The suicide note recovered by the police from the scene highlights the severe health challenges Dipak had been battling. He wrote that he was deeply distressed by chronic ailments including diabetes, high blood pressure, and neurological disorders. These persistent health issues had left him in a state of continuous mental anguish and physical distress. In the note, he stated that he did not want to become a burden or remain dependent on anyone else in life. Additionally, he had expressed a wish that his body should not undergo a post-mortem examination. Nevertheless, the police sent the body for a post-mortem in accordance with legal procedures and statutory requirements.
Family background and children's professional pursuits
Dipak's family comprises his wife Neelam, mother Kusum, son Satvik, and daughter Sanskriti. His daughter completed her BTech degree and is currently employed at a company in Hyderabad; she had visited home for the Diwali festival and returned to Hyderabad just on Monday. His son has completed his MBA studies. Following the incident, the Raipurwa police station team arrived at the location to conduct inquiries. The station in-charge stated that a suicide note was found at the scene, pointing preliminarily toward extreme distress caused by prolonged illness. The police transferred the body for an autopsy and commenced necessary legal proceedings regarding the case.
