Bhadrak, Dec 2: Choosing the wrong partner in love can have devastating consequences. False promises and toxic relationships may lead to emotional trauma, heartbreak, and in extreme cases, even irreversible tragedies as has happned in the case of Barsha from Bhadrak.

The family of Barsha Priyadarshini Das, who died by suicide, has alleged police inaction in their complaint against a youth accused of mentally harassing her. Despite repeated appeals to the Agarapada police station and the Bhadrak Superintendent of Police (SP), they say no substantial progress has been made.

Barsha, from Bodaka village, was found hanging in her room on November 12.

Her mother said, “My daughter had been in a relationship with Prashant Swain, son of Abhiram Swain from Bodakapatana village, for the past six years. I had warned her about him, but she insisted on marrying him.”

Her father said she appeared normal throughout the day, which coincided with Prathamastami, a festival significant for firstborn children. She had supper with the family before going to her room. When her mother went to call her a short while later, she was found hanging.

Barsha’s uncle, Subash Chandra Das, said, “After discovering her body, we immediately took her to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Later, we found her phone and discovered abusive messages from Prashant Swain. He accused her of immoral behaviour and sent sexually harassing messages. We filed a complaint at Agarapada police station. But even after meeting the SP, no action has been taken.”


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The family claims that Prashant is currently in Bengaluru. Police confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway.