Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, May 15

A couple in their mid-20s reportedly committed sùicide under mysterious circumstances here on Saturday.

The incident was reported at Upkar Nagar colony in Rama Mandi. The deceased have been identified as Radha (24) and Sagar (26).

As per information, the couple got married around four years ago. However, Radha was residing at her parents’ house due to some family issues with her in-laws. For the last one month, Sagar had also been living with her at her house.

SHO Sullakhan Singh, Rama Mandi Police Station, said while Sagar was admitted to a private hospital on Friday night after he consumed poison, Radha also complained of stomach pain and started vomiting on Saturday morning.

She was also rushed to the same hospital where doctors declared her dead. She had also consumed poison. The police received the information regarding the suicide at around 8.30 am.

The police are investigating the matter. The SHO said inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC had been initiated.