Salil Kapoor, former chairman of the country's popular bicycle manufacturing company Atlas Cycles, has committed suicide by shooting himself at his home in Delhi. He was 70 years old. Delhi Police reached the spot at around 2.30 pm and is investigating the case. Police have recovered a suicide note from the spot, in which some people have been accused of harassment. Initial investigation revealed that Kapoor allegedly shot himself with a revolver while sitting in the temple of his house. 5 names mentioned in the suicide note A senior police officer said that 5 names have been mentioned in the suicide note, who were allegedly harassing him physically, mentally and telephonically. Police say that they are investigating from all possible angles. Arrested by the Economic Offenses Wing of Delhi Police in 2015 According to media reports, Salil Kapoor was arrested by the Economic Offenses Wing of Delhi Police in 2015, when he was accused in two separate fraud cases involving Rs 9 crore. Both the cases were registered at the Defence Colony police station.
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