Tragic suicide or police pressure? Decomposed body of 15-year-old found hanging in Patna

Bihar: A disturbing incident has come to light in Patna, where the decomposed body of a 15-year-old boy was discovered hanging in a village near Bhadaur police station in the Barh area. The teenager's death is being treated as a suspected suicide, although the boy’s family alleges that the police’s recent actions may have pushed him to take such a drastic step.

Shocking discovery and decomposed state of the body

The body of the minor was found hanging from a noose, showing clear signs of decomposition due to being left for several days. Local authorities confirmed that the teenager's death appeared to be suicide, but investigations are ongoing. The police began the process of sending the body to the subdivisional hospital for a post-mortem examination on Tuesday night.

Family's claims: Alleged police harassment linked to death

The family of the deceased claims that the boy had been under immense stress following his involvement in a theft case, which they argue was a result of personal enmity. The boy’s family members allege that he had been in shock after the Barh police took action against him. They believe that this pressure might have led him to take his own life.

The boy’s parents, who work as laborers in Barh, were not at home when the tragedy occurred. The teenager had been living with his grandmother at the time. She had gone to attend a local program in her native village, leaving the minor alone at home. Upon returning after a week, the grandmother discovered her grandson’s lifeless body hanging.

Investigation underway: Post-mortem to determine cause of death

Authorities from the Bhadaur police station have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the minor's death. The post-mortem report will provide further clarity on the cause of death, and the police are thoroughly examining the claims made by the family.

The tragic incident highlights growing concerns about police interactions with the public and the mental health of individuals under stress due to legal pressures. As the investigation progresses, the community remains shocked by the untimely and heartbreaking loss of a young life.