India: Couple found hanging at home under ambiguous conditions in Bilhaur

Kanpur: A couple under ambiguous situations hanged to death with the noose of a sari tying it on a bamboo ladder at Balmiki Nagar in Bilhaur here.

Their bodies were found on Monday when Sushma, r/o Balmiki Nagar, went inside the couple's room.

She found 33-year-old Rahul's body was hanging on a bamboo ladder, while Neelam (28 years) was lying dead on the ground.

Upon finding the bodies, Sushma raised an alarm and alerted her neighbours. Soon, the locals alerted the police.

Neighbours told the police that Rahul used to drink a lot, due to which there used to be arguments between the couple regularly.

It was also reported that they were issueless that may be the cause of their suicide.

As regards the younger son Ajay runs the vehicle for livelihood and lives in another place.

As information was gathered it was also learnt that Rahul Kushwaha had married Neelam, a resident of Bilgram in Hardoi nine years ago.

They have been living in a hut on the field for the past six years, as reportedly said.

Police have sent the bodies for post-mortem and family members are being questioned.

SP (Outer)Kanpur told, "We haven't found any suicide note from the spot. However, it seems the couple used to live alone and were troubled about not having a child even after 9 years of marriage which could be a reason for committing suicide. However, the exact cause of death is yet to be ascertained."