A sensation prevailed in Saraswatipuram Colony, Shahpur police station area, Gorakhpur, on Thursday night after the body of a married woman was found hanging. Upon receiving information, the police took possession of the body and sent it for post-mortem. The victim's family has alleged murder due to dowry harassment.
The deceased has been identified as Sushmita Singh. Sushmita was married to Shani Rao, a resident of Shahpur area, in 2021. The couple has a two-year-old son. After receiving news of the incident, the victim's family members arrived at the scene and created a disturbance.
Sushmita’s sister, Muskan, in her complaint to the police, alleged that Sushmita had been subjected to harassment for dowry since her marriage. Her husband used to assault her while intoxicated, and the in-laws continuously pressured her. The sister stated that just hours before the incident, Sushmita had called and informed her about the harassment and expressed her desire to come home to her parental house.
The police have called a forensic team to the scene to collect evidence. According to the Station House Officer, the cause of death can only be confirmed after the post-mortem report is received. The matter is being investigated keeping all aspects in mind, and further legal action will be taken based on the complaint.
