Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law dies by suicide amid ongoing legal dispute in Rajkot
Published - 26 Nov 2025, 04:04 PM | Updated - 26 Nov 2025, 11:35 PM
A tragic case has been reported from Rajkot, as former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law, Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, was found dead after allegedly taking his own life. Police arrived at the private hospital where doctors confirmed his death, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination.
On November 26, 2024, Jeet Pabari’s former fiancée had lodged an FIR at the Malviya Nagar Police Station, alleging that he forced physical relations under the pretext of marriage and that their engagement was later called off because of it. Exactly one year later, on November 26, 2025, Pabari died by suicide.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s Brother-in-Law Kills Self in Rajkot
According to a report by Bhaskar English, Police rushed Jeet Pabari to a nearby private hospital after the incident, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. His body has been sent for a post-mortem, and officers say the exact cause and circumstances will become clearer after a full investigation.
"Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law, Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, has died by suicide after hanging himself. A team from Malviyanagar Police reached the private hospital, where doctors declared him dead. His body will be sent for post-mortem, and necessary legal procedures will follow," the report read.
Reports suggest Jeet had been struggling with depression for some time. He was also facing a rape allegation earlier. The girl was repeatedly threatened in the name of cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara. She also alleged that Jeet physically assaulted her after their engagement.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s In-Laws from Jamjodhpur, Now Settled in Rajkot
Cheteshwar Pujara’s in-laws originally come from Jamjodhpur, but the family has been settled in Rajkot for about twenty years, where they run a cotton ginning business. His wife, Pooja Pabari, belongs to this family.
Pooja was born in Gondal and completed her early schooling at Sophia School in Abu before finishing Classes 11 and 12 in Ahmedabad. She later moved to Mumbai, where she earned a Master’s degree. Before marrying Pujara, she worked for a year in a multinational company.
Pooja prefers to maintain a low profile but is often appreciated for her style and personality. She is six years younger than Pujara, born on September 16, 1993. Professionally, she has completed an MBA in retail management, worked as an HR head, and is also involved in business.
Cheteshwar Pujara Announced Retirement from All Forms of Indian Cricket
Pujara announced his retirement from all Indian cricket on August 24, 2025. The 37-year-old made his Test debut in 2010 after consistent performances in domestic cricket and went on to become one of India’s most reliable red-ball batters.
Pujara scored 7,195 runs in 103 Tests at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries. The right-handed batter featured in ODIs between 2013 and 2014. He last played for India during the 2023 World Test Championship final.
Pujara’s contributions were vital in India’s historic back-to-back Test series wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21. He was named Player of the Series during the 2018-19 tour, when India secured their first-ever Test series victory on Australian soil.
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