Chaibasa: A tragic incident has come to light in the Mufassil police station area of West Singhbhum district, where a 15-year-old student committed suicide by hanging herself early Saturday morning. The incident has cast a pall of grief and shock over the entire locality. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter while sending the body for a post-mortem examination; however, the reasons behind the suicide remain unknown at this time.
According to reports, 15-year-old Neha Purty—a resident of Barbil Mukhia Toli within the Mufassil police station limits—was a student of the 10th grade. Her father, Baburam Purty, supports the family by working as a daily wage laborer in Jamshedpur.
It is reported that on Friday night, Neha had dinner with her family as usual before retiring to her room to sleep. On Saturday morning, when she failed to emerge from her room for a considerable period, her mother went in to wake her up. The sight that greeted her mother left her utterly stunned: Neha was found hanging from a noose made of rope. Upon seeing her daughter in such a state, the mother let out a piercing scream.
Hearing the screams and commotion, other family members and neighbors rushed to the scene. Within moments, news of the tragedy spread throughout the village, and a large number of villagers gathered at the site. A deep sense of mourning settled over the entire village. The villagers immediately informed the village *Munda* (headman), who subsequently alerted the police about the incident.
Upon receiving the information, the Mufassil police force arrived at the scene and inspected the site. After completing the necessary legal formalities, they took custody of the body and sent it to the Sadar Hospital in Chaibasa for a post-mortem examination.
According to her family members, Neha did not have any disputes or conflicts with anyone. She was an average student academically and was described as having a quiet and calm temperament. Given these circumstances, the family is left in a state of complete shock by her drastic step.
Police Station In-charge Vinod Kumar stated that the police are investigating the case from every possible angle. The actual reasons behind the suicide will be revealed only after the post-mortem report is received. The police are questioning Neha’s friends, in addition to her family members, to uncover the truth behind the incident.
