Daijiworld Media Network – Hubballi (EP)

Hubballi, Nov 30: In a shocking incident reported here, a young couple who was engaged and preparing to get married, committed suicide separately.

It is said that the girl took the extreme step as the boy did not respond to her telephone calls. The boy also committed suicide subsequently at his residence by hanging from the ceiling fan.

The parents of Rekha Poojar (19) and Vishnu Pagalpur (20) had consented to their marriage five months ago as the couple was in love. The wedding was scheduled to take place in January, 2020. They were engaged three months ago.

During engagement

Rekha had tried to telephone Vishnu on November 27 but Vishnu had not responded to the calls even after five attempts. Rekha, who apparently assumed that Vishnu was not interested in her anymore, consumed poison and committed suicide. Though she was rushed to a hospital, she failed to respond to treatment and died on Thursday early morning.

Vishnu, who was aghast, was present in the hospital on Thursday till the body of Rekha was taken to the mortuary. He was speaking as usual to his mother and sister. He visited his grandmother’s house before proceeding to his residence. However he hanged himself inside his room an hour later.

The graveyard in the settlement area was witness to the final rites of the lovers.