Bargarh: A 24-year-old man allegedly attempted to erase a tattoo bearing his former lover’s name from his chest using a sharp weapon before consuming poison following a relationship-related dispute in Odisha’s Bargarh district.

The incident reportedly occurred in the Paikmal area. The youth, identified as Lokanath Kumbhar, was found in a critical condition by the roadside and was subsequently rescued and admitted to the Bargarh District Headquarters Hospital. He reportedly survived after receiving treatment.

According to reports, Lokanath had earlier been in a relationship with a young woman and had tattooed her name on his chest as a memory of their relationship. However, the relationship eventually ended.

He later entered into another relationship with a different woman. The two reportedly lived together in Hyderabad for around three months. After returning to their village for the Nuakhai festival, however, their relationship is said to have deteriorated, with the woman allegedly distancing herself from him.

In an emotional state, Lokanath reportedly decided to remove the name of his former lover from his chest. He allegedly used a sharp object in an attempt to erase the tattoo, causing injuries and bleeding.

He subsequently consumed poison and was found in a critical condition by the roadside.

Lokanath reportedly told others that his current partner had repeatedly asked him to remove his former lover's name from his chest.

Further details about the incident and the circumstances leading to the alleged suicide attempt are awaited.