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Woman hangs self at in-laws' house

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
A 25-year-old married woman allegedly hanged herself from a ceiling fan at her in-laws' house in Dwarka today.

The incident was reported around 8.30 AM when the in-laws' of the deceased, identified as Rekha, found her body hanging from a ceiling fan in one of the bedrooms. Rekha allegedly used a stole to hang herself, said a senior police official.

It is suspected to be a case of dowry harassment. However, no suicide note has been recovered from near the body of the deceased, said the official.

Rekha got married around two-and-a-half years back and doesn't have any children. Her parents, who are natives of a village in UP, have been informed and the body shall be sent for post-mortem examination once they arrive, the official added.
 

Investigation will be taken up under Section 174 (police to enquire and report on suicide) CrPC, said DCP (southwest) R A Sanjeev.

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First Published: Sep 08 2015 | 9:28 PM IST

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