UP: Newly married woman found dead at in-laws' home in Etah

A 20-year-old newly married woman was found hanging from a noose inside her in-laws house in Uttar Pradeshs Etah on Friday, police said. According to police, Shivani got married to Jaikishor in February. But the next day, Shivani was found hanging from a noose inside her matrimonial home.

A 20-year-old newly married woman was found hanging from a noose inside her in-laws' house in Uttar Pradesh's Etah on Friday, police said. The woman's family has alleged that she was being harassed by her in-laws for additional dowry. According to police, Shivani got married to Jaikishor in February. She had returned to her in-laws' house in Saurpur village from her parental home in Nagla Ismail village on Thursday. But the next day, Shivani was found hanging from a noose inside her matrimonial home. Circle Officer Sankalpdeep Kushwaha said police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and collected evidence from the scene. The body has been sent for post-mortem and an investigation has been initiated. Further action will be taken on the basis of the autopsy report and investigation findings, he said.