A tale of romance turned nightmare in Fatehpur as a newlywed couple, married for love just five months back, chose death over life in a span of mere hours. The dramatic suicides occurred on the rooftop of a four-story building in Bindki’s Barati Nagar, where Amarjeet Kushwaha (28) and Rekha Sonkar (25) had settled into rented quarters.
Reports indicate that in the early hours bridging Thursday and Friday, Amarjeet ascended to the terrace and hanged himself within a confined bathroom space using a muffler noose. His wife Rekha, spotting the tragedy, hurried to Bindki police station with residents in tow. Responding teams broke into the enclosure, confirming his passing, and proceeded with body recovery amid standard protocols.
Chaos peaked when Rekha disappeared mid-procedure. A hasty sweep of the premises revealed her lifeless form on the same roof, having rigged a fatal loop from a drying line fastened to iron bars. The forensic squad arrived promptly, documenting every detail before the bodies were pannchnama-ed and sent for medical examination.
Hailing from the same village, the duo’s love marriage had brought them to this urban hideaway about a month ago. Authorities are now conducting intensive interrogations with kin and community members to unravel the mystery— was it marital discord, familial opposition, or something more sinister?
As post-mortems are processed, this case serves as a stark reminder of the emotional toll on young lovers defying conventions. Fatehpur police vow a thorough inquiry to bring closure and justice.