Saharsa Teen's Tragic Suicide Over Boyfriend's Dance Profession Shocks Community
A deeply tragic incident has unfolded in Saharsa district, where a 17-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide after discovering that her boyfriend was a performer in a dance troupe. The young woman, identified as Parvati Kumari, was found hanging in her home on Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Police Intervention During Last Rites Attempt
According to police reports, authorities received information about the incident while the family was attempting to perform Parvati's last rites. Police immediately intervened and seized the body for proper investigation procedures. The body was subsequently taken for autopsy on Sunday, after which it was handed back to the grieving family for final rites.
Family Claims Profession Betrayal Led to Tragedy
The family has made startling claims about the circumstances leading to Parvati's death. They assert that the teenager was deeply upset after discovering her boyfriend's profession as a dancer and felt profoundly betrayed by this revelation. Parvati's brother, Ganesh Kumar, provided additional context to this tragic situation.
"Parvati and Pandav were planning to get married in August, and both families had given their consent to the union," Ganesh Kumar explained. "However, Parvati was completely shocked when she found out about Pandav's profession just a few days ago."
Police Investigation and Official Statements
Itahri Station House Officer Khushboo Kumari has provided official details about the ongoing investigation. "The family claimed that Parvati came to know about Pandav's profession just a few days before the incident," the SHO stated. "They also claimed that Pandav performed in 'launda' dance to support his family financially."
The police have conducted a thorough investigation at the scene, with the Forensic Science Laboratory team collecting samples from Parvati's residence. While the family maintains this was a suicide motivated by profession-related distress, authorities are awaiting conclusive evidence.
"The real cause of death will be ascertained after the autopsy report comes," emphasized SHO Khushboo Kumari. "The family has claimed suicide, but we will take further appropriate action only after receiving and analyzing the complete postmortem report."
Background Details of Those Involved
The deceased has been identified as Parvati Kumari, a resident of the Itahri police station area in Saharsa district. Her boyfriend, Pandav Kumar, is 19 years old and hails from the same locality. According to family statements, Pandav engaged in dance performances to provide financial support for his family.
Parvati's father works as a construction laborer in Mughalsarai and was not present at home when the tragic incident occurred. This absence adds another layer of complexity to the family's grief and the investigation timeline.
Community Impact and Ongoing Investigation
The incident has sparked conversations within the community about profession-related stigma and the pressures faced by young people in relationships. As police continue their investigation, several key aspects remain under scrutiny:
- The exact timeline of when Parvati discovered her boyfriend's profession
- The nature of conversations between the couple following this discovery
- Potential contributing factors beyond the profession revelation
- The community's response to dance as a profession in the region
Authorities have emphasized that while initial statements point to suicide motivated by profession-related distress, they are maintaining an open investigative approach until all forensic evidence has been thoroughly examined and documented.
