Seven booked for abetment to suicide

A 71-year-old woman ended her life by setting herself on fire over a property dispute. Her in-laws allegedly illegally grabbed her share of property. The police have booked seven persons on charges of abetment to suicide.

Those booked were identified as Balbir Singh, Suparna, Arshdeep Singh, Sukhpal Kaur, Ajit Singh, Sandeep Singh and Jagir Singh, all residents of the Gilwali Gate area.

Bhupinder Singh, a resident of the Lachhmansir Chowk area, said his sister was perturbed over harassment by her in-laws who allegedly grabbed her share of the property. The police said a case under Sections 108, 62 and 190 of the BNS was registered against suspects. Efforts were on to nab them, the police added.