Repeated Rejection Over Fairness Triggers Tragic Death in Bihar’s Gayaghatt

The case of Anshu Kumari, a 22‑year‑old from Makrandpur, underscores how colour prejudice can devastate mental health. Over the last three years, more than ten families turned away, stating that her "saanvla" complexion prevented a marriage. On the night before a potential match arrived, she abstained from food and slept alone. By the next morning, relatives discovered her lifeless body hanging from a fan, the dupatta tied to the ceiling. The Gayaghatt police station responded promptly, seized the body and arranged a post‑mortem examination. The incident sparked a clamor among villagers, and officials promise thorough legal action.