Odisha youth ends life allegedly due to wife’s harassment; posts video before death

A shocking incident of suspected suicide has sent waves of grief and concern across the Khordha district after a young man’s body was recovered from near the railway tracks close to Dhauli station. The youth, identified as Ramchandra Jena, a resident of Kumarabasta village under the Industrial Area Police Station, is believed to have died by suicide after allegedly being harassed by his wife.

According to police sources, the body was discovered early this morning near the tracks on Saturday. Preliminary investigation suggests the youth deliberately jumped in front of a moving train, ending his life in a tragic manner.

Ramchandra Narrates Ordeal In Social Media Video Before

What has stunned both the local community and investigators is a video that the deceased posted on social media just before his death. In the emotionally charged video, the youth reportedly described the mental torment he was enduring, blaming persistent harassment and emotional abuse by his wife as the primary reason behind his extreme step.

“I can no longer bear this pain. I am ending my life because of what I’ve been going through,” he is believed to have said in the video.
In the video, Ramchandra is also heard saying, “They did not keep their promise, later they asked my wife to create disturbances at my home. My wife also threatened divorce and harassed my family.  There are several rules for the protection of women in the country. My family kept my word and got me married. But everything went against us.”
Local residents and friends of the deceased expressed shock at the incident. “He was a soft-spoken and responsible young man. We never thought he would take such a step,” said one of his neighbours, requesting anonymity.

The GRP officials have launched an investigation into the incident. The body has been sent for post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause and time of death. Meanwhile, the video and the circumstances surrounding the alleged harassment are being thoroughly examined.

Police officials stated that legal action would be initiated if the harassment claims were substantiated through further inquiry. 

This tragic incident has reignited conversations around mental health, domestic issues, and the need for early intervention in cases of emotional abuse.