Newly wed found hanging 10 days after marriage in Kerala

PTI, Feb 19, 2022, 5:15 PM IST

Anewly married woman was found hanging at her marital house in Balussery in this district on Saturday, police said.

Theja (18) was a native of nearby Koduvally.

The tragic incident occurred 10 days after she got hitched to Junu Krishnan at a registrar office, despite opposition from her parents, they said.

”Prima facia it seems to be a case of suicide.. investigation is going on…the reason is yet to be ascertained,” a police officer said.

The 22-year-old husband of Theja is a daily wage earner, he added.