Newlyweds found dead in UP a day after temple wedding

LUCKNOW: A newly married couple was found dead inside their room in Siddharthnagar district on Tuesday morning.The groom, Deshraj Chauhan, 24, was found hanging, while his bride, Anita Chauhan, 22, was discovered lying on the floor in her bridal attire. The couple had exchanged vows a day earlier at the Tekdhar Baba temple in Bansi.After the wedding on Monday afternoon, family hosted a reception at Deshraj’s home in Janiyajot village. Relatives and neighbours attended the gathering, which continued until about 11 pm. The newlyweds also participated in the celebrations, family members said.The deaths came to light around 9 am on Tuesday when Anita’s maternal aunt, Meenakshi, went to wake her after she did not come out of the room. When repeated calls received no response, she pushed open the door and found the couple inside. Anita was lying on the floor and Deshraj was hanging, police said.Meenakshi’s cries alerted other family members, who rushed in and brought Deshraj’s body down before informing the police.Police said the exact cause of death would be determined after forensic findings and autopsy reports are received.Deshraj, who worked at a pani puri stall in Delhi, had returned home about two weeks ago. Anita was from Karjahwa village, around 15 km away. Their marriage had been fixed three months earlier and was initially scheduled for May 2027, but the families decided to advance it after the couple stayed in touch and Anita visited his home.Circle Officer Shivendu Singh said police were examining all angles.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in LucknowStay updated with the latest Lucknow news. Download the TOI App.