It underscores the increasing number of men suffering in toxic marriages with no legal safeguards against false accusations or emotional abuse
Aanother heartbreaking case after Atul Subhash and Manav Sharma, marital discord leading to extreme distress, Pramod Verma, son of former MLA Surendra Verma from Madhya Pradesh’s Sonkatch, attempted suicide by consuming poison on Saturday.
Pramod left a four-page suicide note recovered from him paints a grim picture of how he was allegedly harassed by his wife, mother-in-law, and brothers-in-law. His note echoes the voices of countless men who feel trapped in toxic marriages but receive little to no support from society or the legal system.
Pattern Repeating Itself
This incident is similar to the cases of Atul Subhas and Manav Sharma, both of whom took their own lives after being allegedly harassed in their marriages. Pramod’s case once again highlights the growing issue of male victimization in domestic relationships—a topic rarely acknowledged in mainstream discussions.
According to his father, Pramod’s marriage of 15 years had been fraught with conflicts from the very first year. His wife had filed complaints against him twice at the women’s police station, but both times, societal intervention led to a compromise. Despite efforts to resolve the disputes—including purchasing a separate house for the couple—the issues persisted.
On Friday night, yet another heated argument erupted between Pramod and his wife, pushing him to take the extreme step. In his suicide note, he wrote:
“Forgive me. I couldn’t be a good son, brother, or father. Marriage is not necessary. Never get married.”
A Larger Crisis That Needs Attention
Pramod’s tragic story is not an isolated event. It underscores the increasing number of men suffering in toxic marriages with no legal safeguards against false accusations or emotional abuse. While laws exist to protect women from domestic violence, there is a glaring absence of similar protections for men, leaving them vulnerable and unheard.