A young couple in Uttar Pradesh was tragically found dead, with authorities investigating a suspected suicide linked to a romantic relationship opposed by their families.
Key Points
- A young couple, Haroon and Sheeba, were found dead, hanging from a tree in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
- Police suspect the deaths to be a suicide due to a romantic relationship facing family opposition.
- The couple had been reported missing from their homes a day prior to the discovery.
- Police are investigating all possible angles, including family disputes and other potential motives, awaiting the post-mortem report for the definitive cause of death.
A young man and a woman were found hanging from a tree on the Hetmapur-Suratganj road here on Friday, with police suspecting the duo died by suicide, an official said.
The deceased have been identified as Haroon (22), a resident of Dashwantpur village, and Sheeba (20), a resident of Lalpur.
Villagers said the two shared a romantic relationship. Family members are allegedly opposed to their relation and were not in favour of marriage.
Both were reported to be missing from home a day earlier.
According to police, the bodies were found hanging from a guava tree by villagers under Mohammadpur Khala police station area on Friday morning. Upon receiving information, a police team arrived and inspected the scene, and collected necessary evidence. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem.
Police Investigation Underway
Mohammadpur Khala Station House Officer Ashutosh Mishra said prima facie the case appears to be a suicide, but all aspects are being investigated.
The SHO said the possibility of a family dispute, a love affair, and other probable angles are also being considered.
The actual cause of death will be revealed only after the post-mortem report is received, he said, adding that police are questioning family members.
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