Rangpur Tragedy: Mother Kills Toddler, Then Ends Own Life

A harrowing incident in Rangpur has left a family devastated after a mother allegedly killed her one-and-a-half-year-old son before taking her own life. The bodies of Suchana Ghosh, 40, and her young son, Joydeb Ghosh, were discovered on Saturday evening, 14 March, at their home in the Sajapur area of Ward 28.

Police reports indicate that Suchana Ghosh strangled her toddler and subsequently hanged herself using a scarf. The tragic scene was first noticed by her teenage daughter, Pushpita Ghosh, a class ten student, who looked through a window and raised the alarm.

Shankar Ghosh, 45, the father and a physically disabled grocery shop owner, expressed profound grief over the incident. He stated that his wife had long suffered from mental health issues, including depression, and had received medical treatment on several occasions. He believes her mental distress played a role in the fatal act.

Officer-in-Charge of Tajhat Police Station, Ataur Rahman, confirmed that the family had faced ongoing financial challenges and domestic tensions. He stressed that it remains unclear whether the tragedy resulted from these pressures or from Suchana Ghosh’s mental health condition, with the exact circumstances to be determined following the investigation. Both bodies have been kept in the morgue of Rangpur Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination.

Incident Summary

Police are continuing their inquiry and have urged any neighbours or relatives with relevant information to come forward.

This tragic event underscores the critical need for mental health awareness and support, particularly for families dealing with both psychological challenges and economic hardship. Experts suggest that timely intervention and counselling may help prevent similar tragedies.