Couple found hanging, wearing wedding attire:Postmortem reveals woman 1.5 months pregnant, police suspect suicide, no note found at scene

The bodies of a husband and wife were found hanging in Sagar. Both were dressed in wedding attire. During the postmortem, it was revealed that the woman was one-and-a-half months pregnant. No suicide note was found at the spot, but police are treating it as a case of suicide. The incident took place in Muthiya Tola of Chandpur under Rahli police station area. Police prepared the panchnama and sent the bodies to Rahli Health Centre. The deceased have been identified as 22-year-old Rajendra alias Golu (son of Ganesh Patel) and 21-year-old Kajal Patel. Family members informed the police late Wednesday night after spotting the bodies hanging. The bodies of the couple were found hanging from the noose. They were wearing their wedding clothes. Mother deceased, father and younger brother in family Family members said Rajendra and Kajal had a love marriage about three years ago. Both were living happily. Rajendra’s mother has passed away. Apart from the couple, the family includes his father and younger brother. Rajendra worked as a labourer and also owned some agricultural land. According to family members, there was no known dispute or tension between Rajendra and Kajal. The reason behind their taking such a step is still unknown. Police say statements will be recorded after last rites Rahli police station in-charge Sunil Sharma said the couple’s house is built in a खेत area. They lived separately in one portion, while the father and younger brother stayed in another part. After dinner, the couple had gone to their room at night. When they did not come out for a long time, the father went to check. The room door was stuck, though the latch was open. Kajal was from Chapra village in Sagar. Police will record statements of both the maternal and in-law families after the last rites. Her pregnancy was confirmed by Dr Anamika Vishwas of Rahli Hospital, who conducted the postmortem.