Class VIII girl and her friend committed suicide in Telangana over marriage

Hyderabad: 14-year-old class VIII girl student and 20-year-old man allegedly committed suicide separately in Mahbubanagar after a brief argument over marriage.

 

According to police, Tirumalesh and the girl were in a relationship since one year. However, when girl demanded a quick marriage, they argued. After the argument, girl committed suicide by hanging herself from a tree on Saturday night.

 

When Trumalesh came to know about this, he also committed suicide by hanging from a tree on Sunday morning fearing that he would be held responsible.

 

According to police, both families were aware of the relationship and decided to marry them once the girl completes her studies.