Woman dies by suicide after harassment

A 20-year-old woman from Butala village near Kapurthala died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance, reportedly due to persistent harassment. The accused, identified as Akash, a resident of the same village, has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

According to police sources, the incident occurred on July 8 when the woman, distressed by repeated acts of harassment, consumed a toxic substance at her home. She was initially rushed to the Civil Hospital in Kapurthala but was later referred to the Amritsar Medical College due to the severity of her condition. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed during treatment last night.

The victim’s mother Asha Rani filed a complaint with the Dhilwan Police Station, alleging that Akash had been harassing her daughter for some time. Acting on the complaint, the police registered an FIR and launched a manhunt. The accused was apprehended during a raid led by SHO Dalwinder Singh.

Following his arrest, Akash was presented before a local magistrate, who sent him to judicial custody. Police officials confirmed that further investigation is underway.