Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's brother-in-law commits suicide in Rajkot: Reports

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's brother-in-law committed suicide in Rajkot on Wednesday, November 26. Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, Pujara's brother-in-law, committed the act at his residence in Rajkot, according to a report in Gujarat Samachar.

The report revealed that Police investigation had begun after the officials were informed about the case. It added that Jeet's former fiancée had filed a rape case against him in 2024. Cheteshwar Pujara's brother-in-law was taken to a private hospital as soon as the police arrived from Malviya Nagar. However, Jeet was declared dead on arrival.

The body was sent for a post-mortem, and the exact reason and circumstances that led to the suicide are yet to be known. Notably, Jeet's family has resided in Rajkot for over two decades. His father, Rasikbhai Pabari, is known to be a cotton ginning factory owner, which the family has been running since they moved to Rajkot. He is a businessman who has a background in trading and entrepreneurship.

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Who was Cheteshwar Pujara's brother-in-law Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari?

Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari was related to former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara through Pujara's wife, Puja Pabari. Jeet's family originally hails from Jamjodhpur, Gujarat. Pujara and Puja tied the knot in 2013 in Rajkot. Jeet has been associated with the former Indian batter since the wedding.

Jeet was not into any form of sports, unlike Cheteshwar Pujara. He came from a family with a business background. His recognition was largely around his family's business presence in Rajkot.

Jeet was known to have been involved in business activities. He was a designated partner in a local LLP called Zenith Mobile. Therefore, he was involved in commercial ventures apart from the family business.

There are no exact details available about Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari's education, early life, or personal life apart from the fact that his former fiancée had accused him of rape.

As the news of his committing suicide came out, his recognition rose mainly due to his connection with Pujara, whose wife Puja Pabari is known to be Jeet's sister. As for Pujara, the veteran batter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August earlier this year.