Darbhanga: Husband Wakes Up to Find Wife Dead by Suicide After Dinner

Darbhanga/Patna: A 22-year-old woman, identified as Nandini Kumari, was found dead in her home in Sirua village, under Baheri police station in Darbhanga, Bihar. She was the wife of Sunil Kumar Paswan. Police said the woman died by hanging, and an investigation has been launched.

The incident occurred late on Tuesday night. According to police, Nandini’s parents, who live in Gujarat, have not lodged any complaint but are on their way to Bihar. Following a post-mortem at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), the body was handed over to her in-laws, who later conducted the cremation in the village.

Husband Claims He Found Wife Hanging

Baheri police, led by Sub-Inspector Ankita Kumari, responded to the incident after receiving information about the suspected suicide. According to Sunil Paswan, the deceased’s husband, he and his wife had dinner together before going to sleep. When he woke up during the night, he saw Nandini hanging from the roof beams of their thatched house.

He raised an alarm, and neighbours helped bring her down, but by then, she was already dead. Nandini had no children, and her father reportedly stated over the phone that he would leave the body with her in-laws.

Police Examine Circumstances Surrounding Death

SI Ankita Kumari said that when officers arrived, the body was found lying on the bed. A U-shaped ligature mark and scratches were visible on the neck, suggesting death by hanging.

Neighbours, including Shravan Paswan and Singheshwar Paswan, said the woman had died by suicide. Local residents also mentioned that Nandini had married Sunil in a court marriage two years ago. The two were neighbours before their marriage.

(If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation – 04424640050, Tele Manas – 14416 (available 24×7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences’ helpline – 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)