Panic spread across Khagaria district after a married mother of five attempted suicide by jumping off a bridge into the Sebaganthi River. Anshu Devi, employed at a local primary school as secretary, marked her despair by abandoning her chappals and red sheet on the structure before diving in.
The catalyst? A savage attack by her lover’s family, who reportedly barged into her residence on Saturday, thrashing her over the suspected liaison. Sources close to the family paint a picture of unrelenting harassment that culminated in this suicidal act under Mansi police jurisdiction.
Residing in Chautham area, Anshu managed the household single-handedly while her laborer spouse earned in Mumbai for six months straight. She had fetched their eldest daughter from the metropolis barely a month back for crucial 10th exams. Her children—two sons, three daughters—now face an uncertain future.
Enraged villagers and relatives swiftly blockaded the road at Hardiya cabin, voicing their wrath. Police teams from Mansi and Chautham arrived promptly, calming the agitators and restoring traffic flow. The SHO assured ongoing investigations, with SDRF mobilized for rescue operations in the treacherous waters.
This devastating episode spotlights the perils of forbidden romances in tight-knit communities, urging interventions for conflict resolution and psychological aid before lives are shattered irreparably.