Bihar Tragedy: Four Young Girls Die by Suicide After Family Scolding
In a deeply distressing incident that has shocked the community, four girls allegedly died by suicide together in Bihar's Aurangabad district after their parents scolded them for interacting with boys. The tragic event occurred in a Dalit settlement under the Haspura police station area, casting a somber shadow over the region.
Details of the Heartbreaking Incident
According to Aurangabad Superintendent of Police Ambrish Rahul, the girls, aged between 10 and 14 years, consumed a poisonous substance on January 29. Five girls had reportedly taken the poison together in a field, but only one survived to tell the tragic story. The surviving girl, who has been hospitalized and is now out of danger, provided crucial information to investigators.
"According to the statement of the surviving girl, they had decided to consume a poisonous substance after being scolded by their family members for mingling with a group of boys," SP Rahul stated clearly. The girls made this drastic decision following reprimands from their families about their interactions with boys in the community.
Police Investigation and Community Response
The local police have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths. Daudnagar SDPO Ashok Kumar Das confirmed to PTI that "the investigation is still going on" and emphasized that currently, they only have the statement from the surviving girl. Police officials have not been able to ascertain any involvement of other persons in this heartbreaking case.
A particularly concerning aspect of this tragedy is that the four deceased girls were cremated on January 29 itself, without any postmortem examination being conducted. "The deceased girls were cremated on January 29 itself, two days before the police received the information about the incident," a police official revealed, highlighting the delayed reporting that complicated the investigation.
Family Accounts and Community Impact
According to family members of one of the deceased girls, the young victims had simply gone out to play when the tragedy unfolded. They were later informed by villagers that their daughter was found dead in a nearby field along with her friends. This sudden loss has left multiple families devastated and the entire community in mourning.
The police are continuing their investigation to understand the full context of this incident and ensure that all aspects are thoroughly examined. The tragedy has raised important questions about adolescent mental health, family dynamics, and community support systems in rural areas.
