During the romance-filled Valentine’s Week, darkness descended on Sahibganj’s Ratanpur village. A woman, enraged by her son’s discovery of her extramarital affair, orchestrated his murder on Rose Day with her lover’s help.
Police narrative paints a macabre picture: Minor Ayush Kumar caught mother Meenu Devi with nephew-lover Rohit Saha. The boy’s resistance to their taboo relationship triggered a deadly response—strangulation on February 7 evening, body discarded near a pond in foliage.
To cover tracks, they misled father Hemant Saha into blaming outsiders, filing a false FIR. Forensic clues like neck trauma betrayed the truth, leading SDPO Nitin Khandelwal’s crackdown and arrests.
The scandal has gripped Jharkhand, mirroring Ranchi’s Tamar poisoning where familial betrayal led to another killing. Valentine’s symbols of roses now evoke dread here.
Experts analyze the psychological toll of suppressed desires clashing with parental duty. Village elders decry eroding values, calling for counseling hubs. Police forensics will solidify evidence, ensuring justice.
This saga warns of affair-induced violence. As celebrations peak, reflection on love’s shadows is imperative. Sahibganj commits to healing a fractured community.