They had grown up together, studied in the same school and shared each other's joys and worries since childhood. On Friday evening, burdened by personal distress and feeling trapped by decisions made about their lives, two young friends in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi allegedly consumed poison together in an attempt to end their lives.
One of them, 18-year-old Kavita, died during treatment, while 19-year-old Sadhana is recovering in hospital.
According to police, Kavita and Sadhana consumed celphos (sulfas) tablets, a restricted and highly toxic grain fumigant that contains 56% aluminium phosphide, after discussing the difficulties they were facing in their personal lives. Their condition soon worsened.
Family members rushed both women to hospital. Due to her critical condition, Kavita was later referred to Varanasi. However, she died late on Friday night. Sadhana is undergoing treatment and her condition is said to be stable, news agency PTI reported.
Marriage-Related Distress
Police said the two had been close friends since childhood and had studied together up to Class 10. They regularly shared their concerns with each other and had spoken about the problems they were facing.
Sadhana and her family members told police that she had been married two months ago against her wishes. She had been staying at her maternal home for the past month because she did not like her husband.
According to police, Kavita was also distressed as her family had refused to allow her to marry the person she loved.
Police said the two friends bought 'sulfas' tablets from the market on Friday. They then returned to Sadhana's house, where Kavita allegedly consumed two tablets and Sadhana consumed one.
Later in the evening, Sadhana's parents returned home and found the two unconscious. They informed Kavita's family, following which both were taken to hospital in an ambulance with the help of the police, PTI reported.
Police said Sadhana's statement has been recorded before a magistrate.
Circle Officer (City) Sumit Tripathi said Kavita's body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
Further legal action is underway.
(With inputs from PTI)
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