Couple dies in shocking self immolation incident in Bengaluru, probe on: Report

A nursing student and her lover died after self-immolation in Bengaluru. Reports suggest that the woman was already married to another man in West Bengal.

Published on: Nov 8, 2023, 12:45:33 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a shocking incident, a couple died through self immolation in Bengaluru on Sunday in their residence. The incident occurred within the Kothanur police station limits. The deceased have been identified as Soumini Das, a 20-year-old nursing student from West Bengal and 29-year-old Abhil Abraham, a native of Kerala, according to a report.

No note has been found as of yet and cops have filed a case of “unnatural death” in the matter. (iStock)

Soumini was a second-year student at a private nursing college in Bengaluru and Abhil ran a nursing service agency in the city. They were a cohabiting couple. However, reports said Soumini had already been married to a man in West Bengal.

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Investigation revealed that Soumini had recently revealed her affair with Abhil to her husband when she had gone there for a visit, which might have led to arguments and played a role in the couple taking this extreme step. Police told the publication that no note has been found as of yet and that they have filed a case of “unnatural death” in the matter.

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Neighbours reportedly heard screams on Sunday and rushed to the couple's flat. They broke into the house but were unable to save the couple. While Soumini died on the spot, Abhil succumbed to his grave burns at Victoria hospital during treatment.

Cops are combing through Soumini and Abhil's phones to ascertain some details. Further probe is underway and more details are awaited.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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