Tragic End to Forbidden Love: 23-Year-Old Youth Dies by Suicide Following Affair with Friend’s Mother in Tripura
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, July 20, 2025
A tragic incident has shocked the residents of Chhatrajee Para in Charilam under Sepahijala district, Tripura, where a 23-year-old youth, Prosenjit Shil, reportedly ended his life by hanging himself from a tree near his residence late Friday night. The alleged reason behind the suicide is his secret romantic and physical relationship with the 50-year-old mother of his close friend, Sayan Pal.
Prasenjit, a recent college graduate, was known to frequently visit the Pal residence due to his friendship with Sayan. According to family sources, over time, a clandestine romantic involvement developed between Prasenjit and Sayan's mother, who is the wife of local resident Pradip Pal. The relationship reportedly turned physical, and intimate moments between the two were recorded on a smartphone. The motives behind recording those visuals remain unclear, with suggestions ranging from personal to coercive purposes.
The affair came to light on Friday night when both families became aware of the inappropriate relationship. Sayan and one of his relatives reportedly visited Prasenjit’s home to confront the matter. Sayan is said to have strictly warned Prasenjit to never visit their home again. Deeply disturbed and shamed by the exposure and consequences of the relationship, Prasenjit left his house unnoticed around 11 PM and was later found hanging from a tree near his home.
Police from Bishalgarh Police Station rushed to the spot, recovered the body, and sent it for post-mortem. A case of unnatural death has been registered. However, given the sensitive nature of the circumstances, further investigation is expected.
Family members of the deceased have come forward alleging that Prasenjit had posted a note on his Facebook account before taking the extreme step. In the post, he admitted to being in a relationship with his friend’s mother, which had become mentally tormenting for him. He reportedly tried to end the relationship multiple times, but the woman allegedly blackmailed him emotionally and did not allow him to leave. Family members also discovered photos and videos on Prasenjit’s smartphone confirming the intimate relationship.
The family has demanded a thorough investigation into the incident and appropriate legal action to ensure justice. The entire Charilam locality remains in shock as police continue their probe into the circumstances leading to this deeply disturbing incident.
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