Father hangs 3 daughters, dies by suicide in Bihar's Muzaffarpur
What's the story
In a tragic incident, a man and his three daughters died by suicide in Mishrauliya village of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. According to ABP News, the deceased have been identified as Amarnath Ram (36-37) and his daughters Anuradha Kumari (11-12), Shivani Kumari (around 10), and Radhika Kumari (around 7-8). Initial reports suggest that Ram also tried to hang his two sons, Shivam (6) and Chandan (around 4), but they survived.
Possible motive
Financial stress suspected as motive behind tragic incident
The incident, which took place late on Sunday night, has left the village in shock and grief. Villagers said Ram was under severe financial stress and had been struggling with debt. He reportedly depended on irregular work for income and was also alleged to be addicted to alcohol. The family had dinner together before the incident, with one of the deceased daughters cooking scrambled eggs, potatoes, soybean vegetables, and rice.
Ongoing investigation
Investigation underway, bodies sent for post-mortem
After the incident, Ram's two sons informed villagers, who then alerted the police. The Sakra police reached the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. The report quoted Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), East-2, Manoj Kumar Singh as saying, "The exact cause of the incident can only be known after the post-mortem examination." Police are probing locals to understand more about this tragic event.
Survivors' accounts
Sons escape suicide attempt, now under police care
Reportedly, Ram asked his children to stand on a steel trunk and put nooses around their necks with sarees belonging to their deceased mother. He then asked them to jump off the trunk before doing the same himself. However, Shivam said when he jumped, he felt pain in his neck and managed to loosen the noose. He then removed the noose from his younger brother Chandan's neck, saving both their lives. Police are currently keeping both boys in their care.
Helpline
Please seek help if you're having suicidal thoughts
If you or anyone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, you can reach out to AASRA for suicide prevention counseling. Its number is 022-27546669 (24 hours). You can also dial Roshni NGO at +914066202000 or COOJ at +91-83222-52525. Sneha India Foundation, which works 24x7, can be contacted at +91-44246-40050, while Vandrevala Foundation's helpline number is +91-99996-66555 (call and WhatsApp).