Odisha: Girl Immolates Self As Marriage Called Off Multiple Times, Dies At Hospital

Bolangir: A girl committed suicide at Kultajor village under Kantamal Police limits here in the district on Monday allegedly due to cancellation of her marriage several times.

The deceased has been identified as Panchami Bhoi daughter of Chhabila Bhoi of Kultajor village.

Panchami's father alleged that one Kuna Dharua of Ghatul village had come with a marriage proposal for his daughter last year but due to some reasons, they refused the proposal.

A couple of days ago, another proposal came for Panchami from a youth (yet to be identified) from Gidamal village in the district and both the sides agreed and fixed the marriage.

However, Kuna called the bridegroom over phone and threatened the later for dire consequences if he marries the girl, informed the girl's father.

Later, the marriage was called off by the bridegroom's family members.

Depressed over the matter, Panchami at around 3 am today attempted self-immolation by pouring kerosene. Though she was rescued and rushed to Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Bolangir by her family members, she succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

"She (Panchami) said that the youth (Kuna) is not allowing me to live peacefully and that's why I want to die,' said Panchami's father, Chhabila Bhoi.

Panchami's body has been sent for post-mortem and will be handed over to her parents soon. Locals alleged that Kuna was in love with Panchami and as her parents refused his marriage proposal, he used to spread rumours against her.

Reports said, the family members of Panchami are yet to lodge any written complaint at the police station in connection with the incident yet. Further details are awaited.

(Edited By Rashmi Ranjan Mohanty)

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