In a shocking twist from Bihar’s Purnia district, a young man attempted suicide by consuming poison after his aunt accused him of rape. The 22-year-old claims he caught her in a compromising position and is now being framed. This bizarre case has left locals stunned and raised questions about the truth behind the allegations.
The incident unfolded in Barkon village under Mirganj police station limits. A 45-year-old woman alleged that while working in a maize field, the youth forcibly took her into the field and raped her. She and her husband promptly filed a complaint at the local police station, leading to an immediate police response.
Upon learning of the police visit, the accused youth, fearing a beating from his brothers, ingested pesticide in a desperate bid to end his life. Family members rushed him to Purnia Medical College, where he remains in critical condition.
In his statement from the hospital bed, the youth revealed that the woman is actually his aunt by relation. He insists he witnessed her with another man in the same maize field, prompting her to falsely implicate him. The fear of his brothers’ wrath, he said, pushed him to the extreme step.
The youth’s brother has come out in strong defense, slamming the police for detaining family members instead of investigating properly. They were held at the station for over 24 hours without cause, he alleged.
As the investigation hangs in balance, the community demands a thorough scientific probe. Was the aunt protecting her own secret, or is the nephew fabricating a story to escape justice? Only forensic evidence can separate fact from fiction in this tangled web of family deceit.