A heartbreaking incident occurred in the Lakshmipur area of Jamui district on Monday evening, where a 14-year-old girl tragically took her own life after being scolded by her mother. The girl, who was set to appear for her matriculation exams this year, hanged herself using a sari tied to an angle in the ceiling. The incident has left the family in deep grief and shock.
Details of the Incident
The girl’s father, Ravindra Kumar, shared that he was attending a wedding in Khardakpur Bhagni, Munger district, during the time of the incident. He received a phone call from his family on Monday evening, informing him of his daughter’s death. Upon hearing the tragic news, he rushed back to his home in Lakshmipur. According to Ravindra, his daughter went to Lakshmipur without informing anyone, even though there were no school or tuition classes that day. When his daughter returned home, her mother scolded her for going to Lakshmipur in her father’s absence.
The girl was preparing to take her matriculation exams this year, and this incident has shattered the family.
The Scolding That Led to the Tragedy
According to Ravindra Kumar, when his wife went to light a lamp in the evening, she found that the door to the girl’s room was locked. Despite knocking several times, there was no response. Initially, the family assumed the girl was upset and had gone to bed without dinner. They did not anticipate that she would take such a drastic step.
After continuing to knock without success, Ravindra’s wife broke open the door. To their horror, they found their daughter hanging from the ceiling. The incident has left the family devastated, and they are struggling to cope with the loss.
Police Investigation
The Lakshmipur police arrived at the scene on Tuesday morning and sent the body for a post-mortem examination at the Jamui Sadar Hospital. The police have initiated an investigation into the case to understand the circumstances leading up to this tragic event.
A Devastating Loss
The suicide of a young girl over a scolding is a tragic reminder of the emotional pressures that many adolescents face, especially during stressful times like exam preparation. This incident has brought attention to the need for sensitive handling of emotional distress, particularly for teenagers dealing with family pressure. The community and local authorities are left grappling with this heartbreaking loss, and the family remains inconsolable.
