PABNA, July 2: A newlywed couple, who consumed poison in Ishwardi Upazila of the district on Sunday night, died on Monday.
The deceased were identified as Riya Khatun, 19, and Sajedul Islam, 21, residents of Chargargari Fatik intersection area under Sahapur Union of the upazila.
It was known that Riya, daughter of Leru Molla of Azijaltala area, and Sajedul, son of Aztab Pramanik of Chargargari area, got married recently following their love affair. On Sunday afternoon, mother of an aunt of Riya Bhanu Begum came to their house and insulted Riya for their love marriage. Following this, the couple decided committing suicide, and at night, they consumed poison.
Sensing the matter, the family members rescued the duo and took them to Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor shifted the couple to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) for better treatment. But Riya was declared dead at the RMCH early Monday.
Later on, Sajedul also died there at around 9:30 pm on Monday while undergoing treatment.
Officer-in-Charge of Ishwardi Police Station Rafiqul Islam confirmed the incident, adding that police visited the scene and legal action would be taken in this regard.
