Korba. A newly married woman living in Naraibodh village under Kusmunda police station in the district committed suicide by consuming poison. He had an inter-caste love marriage one and a half years ago. After marriage, her in-laws used to harass her citing her small caste. When the matter went beyond limits, the newlyweds consumed poison, due to which he died during treatment in the district hospital. The father of the deceased has accused his in-laws of causing his daughter’s death due to torture.
The name of the deceased woman is Kajal Bhardwaj. Kajal, resident of village Karamandi, had an inter-caste love marriage with a young man resident of village Naraibodh one and a half years ago. Everything was fine for a few days after the marriage, but after that the phase of harassing Kajal started. Kajal was subjected to physical and mental torture citing her low caste, due to which Kajal consumed poisonous substances. When his health deteriorated, he was admitted to the district hospital, where he died during treatment. Kajal’s father has accused her in-laws of always beating her daughter. He wants that strictest action should be taken against the in-laws for this act.
Since the matter is related to a newly married woman, the Pachannama process was completed in front of the Naib Tehsildar and the statement of the family members was taken. PM of the deceased was done, after which further action will be taken in the matter.