Holi festivities in Bihar’s Jehanabad took a grim turn with the discovery of a lovers’ duo hanging in death by poison in Pran Bigha village. Rajiv Kumar, 25, and his partner, whose romance defied family norms, were found lifeless under a neem tree in a local field, capping a dramatic saga of elopement and return.
Their story began with a secret affair that led to a daring escape six months prior. The girl’s family accused Rajiv of abduction, lodging a complaint that kept him fugitive. Unexpectedly, she returned home seven days ago, leaving everyone unsuspecting of the fatal reunion ahead.
Tuesday night unfolded routinely until the woman disappeared post-10 PM. Speculation swirls that Rajiv arrived covertly, luring her to the fateful spot. Dawn revealed the tragic pair, prompting swift police action.
Forensics uncovered key clues: a shattered phone and poison vials at the site. While suicide seems likely, officers are probing deeper into potential external pressures from kin or community. Postmortem results will clarify the exact cause.
The incident has cast a pall over the community, transforming joy into sorrow. As investigations continue, this case highlights ongoing struggles with inter-family romances in conservative areas, urging reflection on love’s boundaries.