Couple Drowns in Pond Amidst Tragic Suicide Attempt: A Heartbreaking Tale from Darbhanga
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Patna, March 19 (NationPress) A heartbreaking event transpired on Thursday morning in Bharwara village, located under the Singhwara police station jurisdiction, where a husband and wife tragically drowned in a pond, leaving the community in utter disbelief. As per police reports, Hasrat Parveen (40) reportedly jumped into the Panpihi pond in a suicide attempt, prompting her husband, Sanaullah (45), to leap in after her. Unfortunately, both succumbed to the depths of the water.
Local residents alerted authorities and sought assistance in rescuing the couple, as neither was proficient in swimming.
With the aid of divers, the Singwada police retrieved both bodies and arranged for post-mortem examinations.
The deceased couple resided in Ward No. 6 of Bharwara village.
Officials disclosed that Hasrat Parveen had made a previous suicide attempt about ten days earlier but was prevented by villagers and the Dial 112 police team, who intervened and provided counseling before sending her home.
On the day of the incident, she again approached the pond and unexpectedly jumped in.
Sanaullah, in a desperate effort to save her, followed her into the water but was unable to save her and ultimately lost his own life.
The couple leaves behind their son, Hasmatullah alias Ikhlaq, while their daughter, Nazia Parveen, is already married.
Station House Officer Basant Kumar stated that an investigation is currently underway to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
Police are in the process of gathering statements from family members, which may illuminate the reasons behind this incident.
Hasmatullah alias Ikhlaq’s testimony is expected to be significant, as he lived with the couple.
Preliminary information suggests that Hasrat Parveen may have been struggling with personal issues.
Sources indicate that the relationship between Hasrat Parveen and Sanaullah was strained, often marked by verbal disputes, which may have contributed to her decision to attempt suicide.
This tragic incident has cast a pall of sorrow and disbelief over the entire area.