Unable to bear the ‘betrayal’ by his girlfriend, a youth in Bhubaneswar took his life on Monday. The deceased, identified as Soumya Ranjan Panigrahi, was found hanging at his residence in Nandanvihar area of the Capital city this morning.
A handwritten note, presumed to be the suicide note, has been recovered from deceased’s room. In the letter, Soumya has accused girl with whom he was into a relationship for the past several months for his death.
It is suspected that Soumya, who was into modelling, took the extreme step following the failed love affair. Soumya’s family members informed police soon after they discovered the lifeless body hanging inside his room. They have squarely blamed the girl for Soumya’s death.
According to the family, Soumya was living in Mumbai where he was pursuing a career in modelling. However, the Covid-19 induced lockdown shattered his dreams and forced him to return to Bhubaneswar. He had even started a small business here in the city.
Sources said Soumya had met the girl at a city-based gym. Soon, their relationship blossomed and the couple had even planned to marry. However, Soumya’s relationship with the girl turned sour after January 29. It is said that Soumya was shocked after he found that his girlfriend had developed closeness with another youth.
“My son was mentally very strong. Everybody in the house was aware about Soumya’s relationship with the girl which going on for over two years now. Recently that my wife found that Soumya was unhappy over some issues with the girl who would visit our house often,” said deceased Soumya’s father who resides at Begunia.
The family members claimed that Soumya’s father had subsequently spoken to him over telephone and counselled him.
“I want justice for my son. We want the police to probe the role of the girl who has been mentioned in the note,” said Soumya’s father.
On the other hand, the family members of the girl, who finds herself under suspicion, feigned ignorance over the tragic incident. “I do not know much about their relationship. I am sure that my daughter will not be involved in any illegalities,” said the girl’s father.
Meanwhile, police have started an investigation into the incident and taking all aspects into consideration.