Surat police have arrested Poonam Bhadoria, a partner of prominent builder Tushar Ghelani, on charges linked to alleged abetment of suicide. Ghelani shot himself with his licensed revolver on the night of January 31, 2026, according to investigators. He later died during treatment on February 5, the same date his daughter\u2019s wedding was scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Umra police acted after a formal complaint from Ghelani\u2019s family. Investigators say the inquiry pointed to sustained mental and financial pressure in the months leading up to the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assistant Commissioner of Police ZR Desai said the probe highlighted \u201cconstant mental and financial coercion,\u201d based on statements and an examination of documents. Police reviewed school records and property papers, and they flagged transactions they described as suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police registered a case of abetment to suicide, which means alleged instigation or intentional aid that contributes to a person taking their own life. The offence is punishable under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaced the earlier Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ghelani\u2019s daughter told police her father had been in a relationship with Bhadoria for around 15 years, the family said. The complaint claims the relationship later became a source of severe distress for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The family alleges Bhadoria repeatedly pressured Ghelani and used threats of public humiliation. They also claim the pressure intensified when wedding preparations began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A major part of the complaint concerns Blue Papillon Pre-Primary School. The family alleges Bhadoria acquired a 50% stake and acted as a managing partner without any documented investment. They also claim she received about Rs 1.37 crore in salary and benefits between 2018 and 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police say they have checked school-related documents while tracing the flow of money and authority inside the venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The complaint also focuses on two shops in Jolly Arcade. The family alleges the shops, valued at about Rs 1.06 crore, were transferred into Bhadoria\u2019s name without verifiable banking transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators say they reviewed property documents as part of the same financial angle. Police have not disclosed the full paper trail or any forensic findings from the documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The family describes January 31 as a turning point. They allege Bhadoria threatened to create a scene at the February 5 wedding and disgrace the family publicly. The complaint also refers to a July 2025 confrontation, when Ghelani\u2019s daughters allegedly asked Bhadoria to stop harassment. The family claims she then demanded a 50% share of Ghelani\u2019s properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police say they have recorded statements linked to these claims as part of the abetment case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nine days after Ghelani\u2019s death, Bhadoria filed her own police complaint. She claimed he did not die by suicide and alleged he was murdered. She also made allegations against Ghelani\u2019s family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police have said they will investigate both the original complaint and the counter-complaint. The case now hinges on document scrutiny, witness statements, and the outcome of parallel inquiries that will test competing versions of events.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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