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Tortured by in-laws, woman ends life
Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, February 5
Gurjit Kaur (25), who was allegedly harassed by her in-laws, committed suicide by consuming poison at Sakhira village. The Patti police has registered a case under Section 304- B of the IPC against four persons, including her husband Gurjant Singh, father-in-law Waryam Singh, brother-in-law Sikandar Singh and his (Gurjant’s) grandmother Parkash Kaur.

Gurjit Kaur got married to Gurjant Singh two years back. Deceased’s father Bikkar Singh in his statement to the police said the accused had been harassing her daughter for dowry since the marriage.

Gurjit Kaur consumed some poisonous substance late on Monday evening. She was brought to a local private hospital where she died. No accused has been arrested till now.