A man died by suicide after jumping in front of a moving train in Odisha’s Khurdha, leaving behind a video accusing his wife of prolonged mental harassment, said police on Sunday. The man, identified as Ramchandra Barjena of Kumbharbasta village in Odisha’s Khordha district, recorded a short video before taking the extreme step. He blamed his wife, who has now been arrested. “I am Ramchandra Barjena. I live in Kumbharbasta. I am committing suicide today because of my wife,” he was heard saying in the video, which surfaced on social media. He reportedly jumped in front of a moving train near the Nijigarh-Tapang railway track after recording the video and died on the spot, said officials aware of the incident. Acting on a complaint of a passerby, police and railway authorities arrived at the scene, recovered Ramchandra’s body, and promptly launched an investigation. He was later identified by his family. Ramchandra, who had a daughter with his wife Rupali, had reportedly been enduring mental harassment and domestic disputes, which allegedly drove him to take the extreme step. The victim’s parents lodged a police complaint, accusing Rupali and her family of abetment to suicide. Subsequently, the police registered a case under Sections 108, 351(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and recorded the victim’s mother’s statement. In her complaint, Ramchandra’s mother alleged that her daughter-in-law often left home for long periods and mistreated him for not visiting her parental house regularly, while also claiming their family covered the wedding expenses and lent ₹20 lakh to the bride’s family. “They had only been married for two years, and since then, we have endured a lot. My son’s death is the result of the cruelty he faced. We want justice,” she stated. An investigation into the matter is underway.
Odisha Man Ends Life By Jumping In Front Of Train, Leaves Video Blaming Wife Of Mental Torture
