They were married eight months ago, police said. (Representative)
Jaipur:
A BSF jawan stationed in Jammu and Kashmir shot himself dead after learning that his wife had committed suicide at home in Rajasthan after they argued over the phone, police said on Wednesday. They were married eight months ago.
Anshu Yadav (24), a resident of Dheerpur village in Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan, died by suicide at her home on Tuesday evening, police said.
When Rajendra Yadav (28), a senior constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) stationed in Kupwara of Jammu and Kashmir, received information about her death, he shot himself dead with his service revolver, they said.
SHO of Harsaura police station in Kotputli-Behror district Rajesh Meena said the woman’s body was handed over to family members after post-mortem.
It has come to light that there was an argument between them over the phone, Meena said, adding that it appears the woman committed suicide afterwards.
He said Rajendra Yadav’s body is likely to be brought to Jaipur on Thursday. Anshu Yadav and Rajendra Yadav got married eight months ago, the SHO said.
Police said a case has been registered under Section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Investigation Procedure) and the investigation has been transferred to the sub-divisional officer.
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