A tragic incident in Bihar's Purnia district has highlighted the devastating human cost of financial distress and alleged harassment by moneylenders. A young man, unable to bear the pressure of a mounting debt, died by suicide on Saturday, leaving behind a grieving wife and a small child.
The Incident in Gulabbag
The event occurred in the Gulabbag area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Sadar police station in Purnia. The deceased has been identified as Shravan Mallick, son of Hiradhan Mallick. According to local residents, Shravan was deeply troubled by his poor financial situation at home. To cope, he had taken a loan, but the subsequent pressure, particularly from the loan agent, became unbearable for him.
A Family Left in Despair
Shravan Mallick's death is a personal catastrophe for his immediate family. He was married five years ago and is survived by his wife and their four-year-old son. His untimely death has plunged the household into profound grief and an uncertain future, stripping them of their primary support.
Police Investigation Underway
Upon receiving information, police officials swiftly arrived at the scene. The team was led by station in-charge Shashi Kumar Bhagat. The police seized the body and sent it to GMCH Purnia for a postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. Officer Bhagat confirmed that an investigation into the circumstances leading to the suicide has been initiated. The probe will likely examine the details of the loan and the alleged harassment by the agent.
This heartbreaking case sheds light on the severe mental anguish caused by debt and aggressive recovery practices. It serves as a grim reminder of the need for stronger financial support systems and regulations to protect vulnerable individuals from such extreme distress.
