MOHALI: A 25-year-old woman Karamjeet Kaur committed suicide by consuming poison on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Karamjeet Kaur, survived by her one-year-old child.According to police, Karamjeet Kaur married to Sukhjit Singh two years back and her in-laws started harassing her for dowry soon after the marriage. Kaka Singh, father of Karamjeet, alleged that her family members used to beat her up regularly.Police said on Thursday, her family members allegedly forced her to consume poison when the parents of Karamajeet Kaur refused to pay more dowry.
She was rushed to Civil Hospital in critical condition. Later she was rushed to PGI, where she succumbed.
The Kharar police has registered a case under section 306/120 IPC on the charge of abetment of suicide against her husband Sukhjit Singh and other members of his family namely Manjinder Singh, Satwant Kaur, Avtar Kaur, Harman Singh and Aman.Police said they were investigating the matter and have sent the parties to various places to nab the accused.