Tragedy strikes Bolangir: Woman dies moments after hearing about grandson’s death

A deeply tragic incident unfolded in RR Colony, Bolangir, where a 70-year-old woman died from shock immediately after learning of her 17-year-old grandson’s death. The double demise occurred on Tuesday morning, leaving the entire settlement colony and surrounding areas grieving. 

The question of how this emotionally devastating chain of events unfolded has shaken the community.

Sudden Illness Claims 17-Year-Old

On Monday evening, Suman Khuwas developed intense abdominal pain. His family rushed him to Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital, where he received initial treatment and was discharged. But on Tuesday morning, his condition deteriorated again. Despite urgent medical attention, doctors declared him dead.

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Grandmother Collapses Upon Hearing the News

The shockwave did not end there. As news of Suman’s death reached home, his grandmother Padminee Khuwas could not bear the grief. The 70-year-old collapsed and passed away within moments, plunging the family into unimaginable sorrow.

One Pyre, Two Lives Lost

In a heartbreaking scene, both grandmother and grandson were cremated together on a single pyre, a symbol of the intertwined fate of two lives lost within hours.

Conclusion: A Family Shattered, A Colony in Mourning

Suman’s father, Sudhir Khuwas, is devastated by the loss of both his son and mother in one day. The entire RR Colony, a community already displaced and struggling, now stands united in grief, mourning a tragedy that has left Bolangir shaken and speechless.