Suspected lover duo found dead in water reservoir in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh

The two individuals had been missing since Monday, and authorities are investigating the possibility of suicide linked to a romantic relationship.

A man and a woman, both in their 20s and suspected lovers, were found dead in a farm's water reservoir (diggi) in Hanumangarh district on Tuesday, police said.

The incident was reported from village 20 LLW under Sadar Police Station limits. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times file photo for representation)

The incident was reported from village 20 LLW under Sadar Police Station limits.

According to police, Sonu and Vimla, aged 22 and 25, had been missing since Monday, and a search for them was on.

On Tuesday afternoon, their families received information that the bodies of a man and a woman were found in a 'diggi' in a farm in the village.

The bodies were retrieved by the police and returned to their families after a post-mortem.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Lalchand said the matter is under investigation.

"Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide related to a love affair," he said.