LUCKNOW – A tragic incident has rocked the Lucknow Police department as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Satyendra Verma allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his room. The incident has come to light following shocking allegations made by the officer’s family regarding a digital relationship turned sour.
The Instagram Connection
According to the deceased officer’s family, Satyendra had befriended a girl named Vaidik Mishra on Instagram approximately one and a half years ago. The friendship reportedly evolved into a serious relationship, with both parties initially expressing a desire to marry.
Allegations of Betrayal and Extortion
The family further revealed that the situation took a dark turn when Vaidik Mishra allegedly backed out of the marriage proposal, citing family pressure. Following the breakup, the family claims she began harassing the ASI.
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Monetary Demands: The family alleges that Mishra started demanding large sums of money from Satyendra.

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Threats and Harassment: It is claimed that she resorted to threatening the officer, which reportedly caused him immense mental agony and led him to take the extreme step.
Police Investigation Underway
The local police have recovered the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination. While the preliminary investigation points toward suicide, the police are currently scrutinizing Satyendra’s phone records and social media interactions to verify the family’s claims of blackmail and extortion.
A formal complaint is expected to be lodged by the family against Vaidik Mishra for abetment of suicide. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

