By Vishwapati
Patna: In a tragic incident, Ayan, the 18-year-old son of Congress Legislature Party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan, was found dead at his father’s official residence in the Secretariat police station area in Patna. According to reports, Ayan ended his life by hanging himself, leaving his family and well-wishers in deep shock.
The police have seized the body and initiated an investigation. Forensic teams also visited the site to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Senior police officials reached the residence soon after receiving information.
Shakeel Ahmed Khan, a veteran Congress leader from Katihar, Bihar, has a reputation for clean politics. He was not in Bihar at the time of the incident. Ayan reportedly had dinner on Sunday night and went to bed, but in the morning, family members discovered him hanging in his room. His sister is currently pursuing a law degree in England.
Following the incident, political leaders expressed their condolences. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain visited the residence, stating that everything seemed normal with Ayan and suggesting that academic pressure might have been a factor. Meanwhile, independent MP Pappu Yadav also shared his reaction on social media platform X.
The reason behind the tragic step remains unclear, and police are investigating the matter to gather more details.
- The author, Vishwapati, is a senior journalist based in Patna. He may be contacted at vishwapati25@gmail.com