One tragic media event from Delhi has recently reach national focus which raise questions about teenage relationships, teenage pregnancy, and abuse. Soni, 19 from Nangloi, was killed by her boyfriend, Sanju alias Saleem because of a disagreement over her pregnancy and decision to marry him.
The Background of the Case
Soni was a happy-go-lucky teenager, who was very much involved in the social media platform going by the number of followers she had ready and available at 6000. Her accouncements showcased her life, she posted moments with Saleem. But, behind the scene, a very progressing and unhealthy situation occurred.
Soni’s family had seen her associating with someone they did not know anything about. In the same way when asked about him Soni laughed and said that he was a ‘ghost’. In the course of pregnancy, differences were bound to ensue between Soni and Saleem and this did. She was seven months pregnant and she insisted on marriage but was equally insistent that Saleem did not want to marry her. Still, he convinced her to think about abortion, so they quarreled and fought often.
The Fateful Meeting
On a fateful Monday, Soni left her home to meet Saleem, taking a few belongings with her. It was a decision that would ultimately cost her life. Saleem, along with two aides, allegedly took Soni to Rohtak in Haryana, where they committed the unthinkable.
The Crime Unfolds
It goes without saying that some details are horrifying. Witnesses and sources have put it that a quarrel erupted in the meeting and this is how Soni was killed. After this heinous act was committed she was buried at an unknown location. This particular incident has sparked outcry and disbelief from the members of the society and has described as a tragedy.
Arrests and Investigations
The police have not been wanting in their response either. Saleem and one of his two companions was arrested, though police are still looking for the third suspect. Cops say people are working to discover how the events that occurred leading up to this sad ending the intricacies of the social roles and expectations that young couples in today’s world.
Social Implications
This case brings into sharp focus the societization of teenage relationships especially for the girl child. Importantly the tragedy underscores the possible costs when communication fails and when the young feel confined by relationship demands or parental pressures.
Conclusion
Soni’s death is a bitter topical example of how the lack of communication about relationships and consent is dangerous and how young people need mental health help. As such, this case also acts as a wake up call to society to prevent such related occurrences since other young people still have a raw deal in life.
