Rajasthan: Cancer patient cites torture by wife, seeks euthanasia

JAIPUR: A man, believed to be suffering from cancer, on Wednesday submitted a representation to Chomu sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), which was addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Ashok Gehlot, and requested permission for euthanasia (ending life to relieve pain and suffering). He alleged that he and his family members were being mentally tortured by his wife.
“I received a representation from a man, Vishnu Sharma, saying he was being mentally tortured by his wife (Anju Sharma) and was very upset. He said he is a cancer patient and was being forced by his wife to stay in a rented house as he has been forced out of his house. I have forwarded the representation to Chomu SHO,” said Chomu SDM. It stated the family members were being threatened and no action was taken despite several complaints to police.