Woman’s death sparks protest, family blames husband

A young woman’s mysterious death in Phagwara has sparked outrage and her family staged a protest outside the Civil Hospital after bringing her body there in an ambulance.

According to relatives and local leaders, Muskan, a resident of Rawalpindi village, had been married to Sunny but their relationship was strained due to frequent domestic disputes. On the day of the incident, the couple reportedly went to a village well, where both allegedly consumed a toxic substance. They were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Phagwara and later referred to Jalandhar due to their critical condition. Muskan’s condition deteriorated further, and she was shifted to Ludhiana, where she died during treatment.

Family members accused Sunny of foul play, claiming he forcibly made Muskan consume the substance and assaulted her, leading to her death. They further alleged that Sunny had an illicit relationship with another woman, which was the main source of the marital discord. Grief-stricken relatives demanded stern action against him and vowed to continue their fight until justice is served.

DSP Bharat Bhushan assured the family that the police are conducting a fair investigation and no guilty will be spared. He confirmed that a case under Section 302 and 34, IPC, has been registered based on the family’s statements and strict legal action will be taken against those found responsible.