Tragic Suicide of Congress Leader in Sasaram Linked to Financial Crisis
In a distressing incident that has shocked the local community, a Congress district vice-president died by suicide in the early hours of Thursday in the Bhabua police station area of Kaimur district. The deceased, identified as Umashankar Paswan (66), was a resident of Sondihra village in Sasaram.
Discovery of the Incident and Police Response
The tragedy unfolded around 4 am when family members noticed that Paswan's room remained locked for an unusually extended period. After repeated attempts to open the door proved futile, they immediately alerted the police. Authorities arrived at the scene and, upon breaking open the door, discovered Paswan hanging from a ceiling fan inside the locked room. The body was taken into custody, and an inquest confirmed that death resulted from hanging.
Suicide Note Reveals Financial and Land Transaction Struggles
Police recovered a suicide note from the spot, which shed light on the severe financial pressures Paswan had been enduring. In the note, he explicitly cited financial distress and disputes related to land transactions as the primary reasons for taking this extreme step. According to the contents, Paswan had sold 15 decimals of land in three phases to repay mounting debts.
- The first registry of land sale occurred in April 2025.
- A subsequent sale of five decimals of land took place on May 16.
- Paswan alleged that he did not receive the full payment for these transactions, exacerbating his financial woes.
Background of Financial Stress and Ongoing Investigation
Family sources revealed that Paswan had been grappling with prolonged financial stress, which included earlier borrowings taken on interest and a pending bank loan. The suicide note further detailed that he sold additional land worth Rs 2 lakh but received only a partial amount, deepening his crisis. Police officials stated that they are currently verifying the contents of the note and investigating all aspects of the case. Further action will be taken based on the findings of this thorough inquiry.
This incident underscores the severe impact of financial hardships and land-related disputes on individuals, even those in public positions. The community in Sasaram is mourning the loss, while authorities work to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
