Bihar: Son of Congress MLA from Kadwa found dead in Patna, suicide suspected

The boy was a student of class 12th. Police have reached the spot and are looking into his death.

The son of a Congress MLA from Kadwa died in his house in Gardanibagh, Patna on Monday. The minor who was studying in 12th standard, allegedly died by suicide.

Congress leader's lone son commits suicide, found dead in Patna (Representative/Shutterstock)

The police and forensics team arrived on the scene but no suicide note has been found yet.

Patna senior superintendent of police (SSP) Awkash Kumar told PTI, "Senior officials along with forensic experts have reached the spot and are collecting scientific evidence. The matter is being investigated from all angles."

He added that the body had been sent for a post-mortem examination and the exact cause of death was yet to be determined.

Bihar congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh, in a post on X, expressed his shock at the sudden death and sent his condolences to the family.

He said, “May God give strength to his family in this hour of grief and grant peace to the departed soul.”

The Congress leader, whose son passed away, was in Ahmedabad at the time of the tragic incident, and was on his way home after hearing the news, said BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain, as quoted by ANI.

The BJP leader also shared that there seemed to be no issues at home, and that the minor was “well behaved” and was studying for his exams.

"Everything was fine at home, and despite that, he took such a shocking step," he said.

Congress leader Kaukab Quadri told ANI, “Nothing can be sadder that this. We can't imagine, that such a young boy, who has grown in front of us, took such a decision.”

Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. A few major suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-23389090 from Sumaitri (Delhi-based) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based).