Couple consumes poison, girl dies

An 18-year-old girl died, while her lover is battling for life, after they allegedly consumed poison in Pilakhua area of Hapur town.
The police suspect the couple might have taken the extreme step after their families disapproved of their relationship.
The couple were rushed to a hospital here after the incident last night, where the girl died, police said, adding that the condition of the youth is stated to be critical.
"As per preliminary investigation, the two were in a relationship, and going to get married this year. Their parents, however, were reportedly against it, which forced them to take the extreme step," a senior police officer said.

"We are investigating whether they were given poison by someone, or they consumed it themselves," he said.