Family Tragedy Leaves Behind Two Young Children in Khunti

The suicide of Sagar Pahan and Tanday Tooti in Khunti district has left a heartbreaking void for their surviving offspring. Tanday, who was married to Noga Pahan, is survived by an 11‑year‑old daughter and a 4‑year‑old son. Both children were found unharmed in the same house where their mother and the brother‑in‑law were discovered hanging. Relatives say the children were asleep when the tragedy unfolded and were rescued by neighbours who entered the home after the auto driver reported the scene. The loss has plunged the extended family into deep grief, with relatives expressing concerns about the welfare and future of the two minors. Social workers from the district have been notified, and the police have indicated that they will coordinate with child protection authorities to ensure the children receive necessary support and care. The incident underscores the broader social impact of personal tragedies on families and communities in rural Jharkhand.