Couple consumes poisonous substance in Ghaziabad after family cancels wedding over dowry; woman dies, man critical

The two took the extreme step after their marriage was called off following a dispute over dowry. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where the woman was declared brought dead by doctors.

A 19-year-old woman died and her fiance was in critical condition after they consumed poisonous substance at a hotel here, police said Friday.

Pooja became unconscious after consuming sulphas tablets while the man, identified as Subodh, called up his parents. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The incident took place on the intervening night of November 29 and 30, said SP Shlok Kumar.

The two took the extreme step after their marriage was called off following a dispute over dowry, he said.

Pooja became unconscious after consuming sulphas tablets while the man, identified as Subodh, called up his parents, Kumar said.

They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where the woman was declared brought dead by doctors.

Subodh’s condition was stated to be critical, the SP said.