Minor siblings die by suicide over father’s second marriage plan

BHUBANESWAR: Reportedly upset over their father’s decision to marry for the second time, two minor siblings allegedly died by suicide in Nayagarh in the wee hours of Monday.

The victims were aged 14 and 9. The incident took place in Dhanchangada panchayat under Fategarh police limits.

Police said mother of the two minors had passed away around three years back and the duo’s father, Prakash Mohanty, was planning to remarry. The prospective bride’s family had visited their house to hold discussions in this regard recently.