Girl commits suicide at Rajarhat

RAJARHAT, KURIGRAM, Nov 14: A 20-year-old girl committed suicide on Wednesday afternoon in Rajarhat Upazila after her father broke her mobile phone over his frustration with her phone usage.

The incident occurred at around 1pm in the Chhinaihat area of Chhinai Union. The deceased, Ashamin, was the daughter of Alam Mia. She had been living at her family home following her divorce a year earlier.

According to police, Ashamin’s father smashed her phone early Wednesday after becoming annoyed by her frequent calls. When family members left the house, she hanged herself from a ceiling beam using a scarf.

Her mother and neighbours rushed to the scene, forced open the locked door and found her body. 

Rajarhat Police Station Officer-in-Charge said that an unnatural death case has been filed, and Kurigram Additional Superintendent of Police (Circle) Masud Rana inspected the scene. The body has been handed over to the family for burial.