Bihar: Muslim woman dies by suicide with 2 children after husband’s lynching
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Rohtas: A Muslim woman in Bihar’s Rohtas district allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday after consuming poison along with her two minor children, reportedly unable to cope with the trauma of her husband’s lynching and ongoing threats from the accused.
The deceased, identified as Reshma Khatoon, allegedly consumed poison late Monday night at her residence with her four-year-old daughter, Taiyba, and her one-and-a-half-year-old son, Hamzad.
Neighbours grew suspicious on Tuesday morning after noticing no movement inside the house for an extended period. Upon checking, they found all three unconscious and rushed them to a private clinic in Raj Colony, Sasaram.
As their condition deteriorated, they were referred to Varanasi for advanced treatment, where Reshma Khatoon later succumbed. Her two children remain in critical condition, according to medical reports.
Rohtas Superintendent of Police Roshan Kumar confirmed Reshma’s death.
The incident follows the brutal killing of her husband, 32-year-old Hasan Raza Khan, who was lynched on March 24 over a land dispute on a state highway. Reports state that Khan was tied by his hands and legs, dragged along the highway, and beaten to death in public view. The assault was recorded on video and widely circulated on social media.
So far, four of the eight accused have been arrested. Family members allege that they have been living in constant fear and have received threats from the remaining individuals at large. The person who recorded the video has also reportedly been threatened.
Doctors at the private clinic said that the victims had consumed pesticide, according to the Times of India. Authorities have obtained arrest warrants for the remaining accused and are actively pursuing their apprehension.
The alleged suicide is being linked to the psychological trauma and fear stemming from the lynching of Hasan Raza Khan and the subsequent intimidation faced by his family.
