23-yr-old UP woman dies by suicide

Simran Pandey (23), a native of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself. The victim was alone at home when she took the extreme step and it was only when her family returned late on Tuesday night, they found the woman hanging from a noose made of her dupatta. Following which, they brought the body down and informed the police.

According to Simran’s father Ajay Pandey, they had been staying in the city for the past around 15 years and Simran used to sing bhajans in religious events.

According to residents of the area, there was a dispute between Simran’s brother Shivam and father Ajay due to mutual differences. Shivam ran away from the house for some time. After which, his sister’s body was found hanging. The police took the deceased’s mobile in their possession and would send the same to a forensic lab for examination.

ASI Ravinder Kumar said the victim was mentally disturbed and her family also shown some medical reports. However, the police would investigate the matter. The exact reason behind the woman’s death would be known after the arrival of the autopsy report.