Woman, daughter commit suicide in rented flat at Gurugram

Tribune News Service
Gurugram, July 16

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A woman and her daughter, allegedly, committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance in a rented flat in an upscale condominium in Sector-67 of Gurugram.

Incidentally, the woman’s husband had committed suicide at a local hotel 10 days ago.

The reason behind this drastic step remains unknown.

The deceased are identified as 46-year-old Veena Shetty, and her 24-year-old daughter Yashika consumed poison.

The body of the woman was found in her room, while the daughter was found in her bedroom. The woman’s husband Hari Shetty had committed suicide on July 6 at Sector-53 hotel in Gurugram.

Ashok Verma, the manager of the society, told the media that Hari Shetty worked as a tax official while his wife was employed in a private firm.

The couple had twin daughters and had been residing in the society since January 2021.

“Soon after receiving information, we reached the incident site and found the bodies in their flat. We immediately alerted the police, which took custody of the bodies,” said Verma.

“We are investigating the matter. The actual motive behind this incident will be known after investigation,” said Gurugram police Spokesperson Subhash Boken.