The bodies of a young man and a teenage girl were discovered hanging from a tree in Suruhu village, Jharkhand’s Gumla district. Identified as Ramesh Cheek Baraik, 20, and Soni Kumari, 16, the incident is suspected to be a suicide related to a love affair. The bodies were found near a pond, prompting police involvement and attracting a crowd of local residents.
Family members revealed that Soni Kumari had left home on the pretext of attending a matriculation practical exam on February 21, along with Baraik. Concern arose when they did not return, leading to a search that ended tragically with the discovery of their bodies on Monday. It has emerged that Baraik posted a video on Instagram before the incident, citing familial disapproval of their relationship as the reason for their extreme step.
Authorities are currently investigating the authenticity of the video and the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Kamdara Police Station in charge Mukesh Kumar Suman mentioned the recovery of personal items at the scene, with legal procedures initiated and a comprehensive inquiry underway. The community is in shock, awaiting the post-mortem report and the conclusion of the investigation to ascertain the exact cause of death.
