Gurugram, Haryana (Sarhind Times) – August 6, 2024
In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, a 24-year-old man allegedly strangled his teenage wife and then hung himself following a domestic dispute at their home in a slum in Sector 50, Gurugram. The police identified the deceased couple as Prajapati Das and 19-year-old Shivali Das, both natives of West Bengal.
According to Inspector Satyawan, the Station House Officer, the tragic event took place around 1:30 PM on Sunday. Prajapati Das, who worked as a laborer, allegedly strangled his wife Shivali with a cloth during a heated argument and subsequently committed suicide.
The incident came to light when Shivali’s father, who lives nearby, found the door to their house locked from the inside. Concerned, he peeped inside and saw his son-in-law hanging and his daughter lying motionless on the floor. With the help of neighbors, he immediately rushed them to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared both of them dead on arrival.
In his complaint to the police, Shivali’s father alleged that his son-in-law killed his daughter due to domestic violence. The couple had been married for only seven months. Following his complaint, the police registered an FIR under Section 103 (1)-(murder) at the Sector 50 Police Station on Sunday.
Inspector Satyawan confirmed that the bodies of the deceased are currently kept in the mortuary for post-mortem examination, and a detailed investigation is underway. The police are probing the circumstances that led to the tragic incident and are questioning neighbors and relatives to gather more information.
The shocking incident has highlighted the severe consequences of domestic disputes and the urgent need for addressing domestic violence. The community is mourning the loss of the young couple, and the police have assured a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind the tragedy.
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