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Woman Dies by Self-Immolation Amid Chronic Illness
9 Jan
Summary
- A 53-year-old woman died by setting herself ablaze in her home.
- She suffered from a chronic skin ailment with no relief from treatment.
- Her husband believes her suffering led to the tragic act.
A devastating incident occurred in Dumka's Bagnocha Mohalla, where Namita Gorai, 53, died by suicide by setting herself ablaze in her bathroom. The tragedy unfolded on Thursday evening, with her husband away in court at the time. Other family members were present in the house but unaware of the unfolding crisis.
Gorai's husband reported that she had been battling a severe skin ailment for an extended period, with treatments in Dumka and Asansol offering little respite. She was also receiving care at AIIMS in Delhi, and the couple had plans to return there within a week.
Her husband suspects her chronic illness and the lack of improvement were the reasons behind her final act, emphasizing the absence of any domestic conflicts. The alarming discovery was made by her brother-in-law upon noticing her prolonged absence from the bathroom, prompting him to break down the door and find her severely burned. Police have initiated an unnatural death investigation.
