Tragic Death in Hazaribag: Woman Jumps into Barakar River
A 25-year-old married woman, identified as Anjali Devi, died after jumping into the Barakar river from the Barakar bridge in Hazaribag district's Barhi block on Wednesday evening. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising questions about the circumstances leading to this extreme step.
Police Response and Initial Findings
Police reached the spot soon after receiving information about the incident. However, by the time authorities arrived, local residents had already retrieved the body from the river. Barhi police station officer in-charge Vinod Kumar stated that the incident prima facie appears to be a case of suicide.
He confirmed that the body has been taken into custody and sent for postmortem to determine the exact cause of death. Further investigation is currently underway to uncover more details surrounding this tragic event.
Allegations of Harassment by Villagers
While police are treating this as a suspected suicide, villagers have come forward with disturbing allegations. They claim that Anjali Devi was under severe mental stress due to harassment by her husband. According to local residents, her husband allegedly forced her to take this extreme step, though these claims have not yet been verified by authorities.
The conflicting narratives between official police statements and villager allegations highlight the need for a thorough investigation into this case. The community remains in mourning as they await clarity on what led to this young woman's death.
