Published: 22nd October 2018
University of Delhi student commits suicide as the family was against her relationship with a local boy
Deputy Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said the victim was in a relationship with a boy living in her locality in Burari area but her family was against it
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A 21-year-old girl committed suicide at her house in Delhi. Representational Image
A 21-year-old female student, who was pursuing her post-graduation from the University of Delhi, committed suicide at her house here on Monday, police said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said the victim was in a relationship with a boy living in her locality in Burari area but her family was against it.
"Last night (Sunday), her family had a fight with the boy's family and the police were informed. The girl received a minor injury. Her MLC (medico-legal case) showed assault by a known person.
"They were going to lodge a complaint in the morning," said Prasad.
The officer said that a call reporting the incident was received at 9.35 a.m.
"The victim's sister found her hanging from a ceiling fan from a saree," the officer said.
She was studying in Shyam Lal Anand College.
