Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady

Beltangady, Apr 3: A young couple on Friday April 3 consumed poison in a bid to commit suicide. While the girl died, the boy is said to be in a serious condition.

Anusha (22) from Chikkaballapur and Ramesh (24) from Chitradurga came to Dharmasthala on Friday and tried to end their lives on a hillock. Anusha died while Ramesh has been admitted to a hospital.

The incident took place at a hillock in Pudkettichadavu near Neerachilume, Dharmasthala. When Guruappa Gowda, a local, went to the hillock to pick some leaves, he heard screams, and on checking, found the couple convulsing. He immediately called the ambulance.

However, the girl breathed her last on the way to hospital. Ramesh who was in a critical condition was shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru.

Ramesh is employed in a company at Hosakote. It is learnt that Anusha and Ramesh were in love, but their families objected to their marriage. Hence, the couple came to Dharmasthala, and after walking along the road leading towards Ujire, they climbed a hillock and consumed poison. As Guruappa saw them there, at least one life could be saved.

Beltangady police have registered a case.