A married woman from Kanpur and her paramour from Hamirpur allegedly attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance near Lavkush College on Bandimata Road in Chaubepur area on Tuesday evening, police said.
Incident Details
Passersby noticed the two lying unconscious on the roadside and alerted police. Inspector-in-charge Durgesh Mishra stated that both were initially admitted to a Community Health Centre (CHC) in an unconscious condition and were later referred to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital. Doctors have confirmed that both individuals are currently out of danger.
Background of the Couple
According to police, the 20-year-old man, a street food vendor, had been residing in Nehru Nagar, Kanpur, for the past two years. He reportedly developed a relationship with the 18-year-old woman. Last year, the man allegedly eloped with the girl, prompting her family to lodge a complaint against him. He was subsequently arrested and sent to jail before being released on bail approximately 15 days ago.
Meanwhile, the woman's family later arranged her marriage in Chaubepur area. Police said that on Tuesday, the woman contacted the man and called him for a meeting. After spending time together near the college area in the evening, both allegedly consumed poison.
Investigation Underway
Inspector Durgesh Mishra confirmed that families of both individuals have been informed about the incident, and further investigation is underway.
