The deceased has been identified as Kanchan Yadav who committed suicide yesterday, police said today.
A suicide note has been found where Yadav blamed his daughter-in-law Meenu, her father Nawal Kishore, mother Sharda Devi, brothers Rahul and Rajesh for driving him to take the extreme step.
Yadav alleged in his suicide note that Meenu and her family members threatened him and his son Diwakar of sending them behind bars by filing a false case of dowry.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC, Investigating Officer ASI Pradeep More said, adding, the matter is being investigated.