Uttar Pradesh: As families quarrel over 'affair', Badaun girl kills self

BAREILLY: A 21-year-old girl in Badaun allegedly consumed poison following a showdown on Thursday between her family and that of her boyfriend after they came to know about their relationship. Her family rushed her to hospital, where she breathed her last on Thursday night.
On Friday, the girl’s father alleged that his daughter had taken the extreme step as the neighbourhood youth was harassing her.But preliminary investigation by police revealed that the youngsters were in a relationship.
Sankalp Sharma, SSP, Budaun told TOI, “Both families belong to the same community and live in the same locality. After coming to know about the girl’s death, we questioned the youth and his family members. The mobile records and conversation on social media confirmed that the couple was in touch for quite a while. Locals also confirmed that they had often seen the two together but were not aware of any harassment of the girl. It was also confirmed that both families had an argument but no one lodged any complaint.”
The SSP said the deceased's father had so far not lodged any official complaint but if he did, an FIR would be registered and an investigation conducted in the matter. “The body of the girl was handed over to her family after autopsy on Friday,” Sharma added.