Patna boy commits suicide on WhatsApp video call after girlfriend seeks more time for marriage

Patna : A 19-year-old Patna boy allegedly shot himself on WhatsApp video call after his girlfriend sought more time to discuss his marriage proposal with parents.

Akash Kumar aka bunty committed suicide after his girlfriend asked for more time to convince her parents about the couple getting married, reported Hindustan Times.

The couple started their video chat call at around 3 am which is also the time of incident.

“When we recovered Bunty’s cell phone and checked, we were shocked to discover that he was video chatting with his girlfriend live as he shot himself. His girlfriend also confirmed that they were video chatting and had an argument when Bunty suddenly pulled out a gun and shot himself,” DSP, Phulwarisharif, Ramakant Prasad said to the Hindustan Times.

A 9mm country-made pistol, a loaded magazine, a pellet and the cellphone were seized by the police, reported Times of India.

Investigation has been initiated in the matter starting with recording the girl's statement, said Beur police station SHO Alok Kumar.