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Crime
Woman Takes Poison a Month Before Wedding, Police Arrest Fiancé in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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A young woman in Jalandhar ingested poison a month before her scheduled wedding, citing mental harassment by her fiancé; police have arrested the accused.
A 24-year-old woman from Jalandhar was found dead after consuming a toxic substance on the eve of her wedding, which was slated for early November. The incident occurred roughly a month before the planned ceremony, prompting immediate attention from local authorities. Police reports indicate that the victim had reportedly been under severe mental stress caused by her fiancé, whom she described as subjecting her to continuous psychological pressure.
The investigation revealed that the woman had taken the poison voluntarily, citing the alleged harassment as a primary factor in her decision. Family members confirmed that she had expressed fear and distress in the days leading up to the tragedy.
Law enforcement officials detained the fiancé on suspicion of abetment and mental cruelty, registering a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The accused was taken into custody for questioning, and a formal charge sheet is expected after the forensic examination of the evidence.
The Jalandhar police have urged the public to report any instances of domestic or psychological abuse, emphasizing that such matters are taken seriously and can lead to criminal prosecution.
The investigation revealed that the woman had taken the poison voluntarily, citing the alleged harassment as a primary factor in her decision. Family members confirmed that she had expressed fear and distress in the days leading up to the tragedy.
Law enforcement officials detained the fiancé on suspicion of abetment and mental cruelty, registering a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The accused was taken into custody for questioning, and a formal charge sheet is expected after the forensic examination of the evidence.
The Jalandhar police have urged the public to report any instances of domestic or psychological abuse, emphasizing that such matters are taken seriously and can lead to criminal prosecution.