Bhadrak: Depressed with the defeat, the husband of a woman who lost the Panchayat Samiti Member election ended his life. The deceased, Ramakant Parida had an argument with his wife Sumati Parida over the electoral loss on Monday.
Following this argument, Sumati consumed poison to end her life and was rushed to the hospital. Distressed over the development and medical condition of his wife, Ramakant hung himself from the ceiling of his house.
Ramakant was shifted to the hospital where the doctor declared him brought dead. On the other hand, Sumati has been referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital as her condition deteriorated.
According to reports, the duo had to face an embarrassment during a victory procession carried out by the winning candidate in Padmapur Panchayat under Basudevpur block in the district. Amid the chaos, the rival party members allegedly cast defamatory remarks on the couple and their poll performance.
It was after this alleged humiliation, the argument between the couple started. Ramakant blamed his wife for the results which she could not tolerate and attempted suicide. Holding himself responsible for his wife’s desperate attempt, Ramakant resorted to the extreme step, said family sources.
The incident triggered tension in the area. A pall of gloom descended on the village after the news of Ramakant’s death spread. Police have sent the body of the deceased for autopsy and registered a case. Further investigation is on.
