In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the quiet town of Bindki in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district, a young couple who had eloped in a love marriage just five months ago both took their own lives within hours of each other. The tragic events unfolded on the rooftop of their rented room in Barati Nagar, leaving neighbors and family in stunned disbelief.
Amarjeet Kushwaha, 28, and his wife Rekha Sonkar, 25, had been living together in a modest room on the fourth floor of a multi-story building for about a month. According to local reports, late Wednesday night into Thursday morning around 1 AM, Amarjeet climbed to the rooftop and hanged himself inside a small bathroom-like enclosure using a muffler as a noose. His wife Rekha discovered the body and rushed to the Bindki police station to report it, accompanied by some locals.
Police arrived swiftly, broke open the door, and confirmed Amarjeet’s death. As officers began the initial procedures to remove the body, Rekha vanished from the scene. A frantic search ensued, and to everyone’s horror, she was found on the same rooftop, having hanged herself from a clothesline rope tied to the railing. Both bodies were sent for post-mortem examination after a thorough panchnama.
The forensic team was called in to scour the site for clues. Investigators are now questioning family members, neighbors, and acquaintances to piece together what drove this desperate couple to such a fatal decision. Preliminary inquiries reveal the pair had married against societal norms five months prior, hailing from the same village, but details on any specific pressures or conflicts remain unclear.
This double tragedy underscores the hidden struggles many young couples face post-love marriage in conservative regions. As the investigation deepens, the community mourns the loss of two young lives, hoping for answers that might prevent future heartbreaks.