A young couple allegedly died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun district, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Biria Khurd village under the Jalaun Kotwali police station area.
Deceased Identified
The deceased were identified as Vivek (22) and his wife Sadhna (21), according to news agency PTI. Police reported that the couple allegedly took the extreme step on Monday night. The reason behind the incident is yet to be determined.
Police Response
Circle Officer (CO) Shailendra Kumar Bajpai said police received information about the deaths around 10pm on Monday. After receiving the alert, a police team led by Inspector-in-Charge Harishankar Chandra reached the house and found the couple hanging from the hook of a ceiling fan inside their room.
"The bodies have been taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination. We are investigating the cause behind the suicides, and further legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected," CO Bajpai stated.
Surviving Child and Investigation
Inspector Harishankar Chandra said the couple is survived by their six-month-old daughter. Police are questioning family members to determine whether any domestic dispute or financial stress may have led to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities await the post-mortem report to shed light on the circumstances.
This tragic event has left the local community in shock. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
