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Latest News | Man Consumes Posion Outside Cop's House over Harassment by Wife

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. A man consumed poison outside the residence of superintendent of police here on Saturday after the police allegedly did not file a case of harassment against his wife. The matter is being looked into, police said.

Latest News | Man Consumes Posion Outside Cop's House over Harassment by Wife

Pilibhit (UP), Feb 10 (PTI) A man consumed poison outside the residence of superintendent of police here on Saturday after the police allegedly did not file a case of harassment against his wife. The matter is being looked into, police said.

Family members of the man said his wife has filed a complaint of domestic violence against him a few days ago. However, police have not taken his complaint regarding harassment by his wife, they said.

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Police sources said Pradeep and Isha got married two months ago and the latter was allegedly demanding Rs 5 lakh from him.

On Saturday morning, Pradeep went to the SP's office to file a complaint against his wife but the officer was not present, family members said. So, Pradeep went to the SP's residence and consumed poison, they said.

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Superintendent of Police (SP) Atul Sharma said ,"Pradeep, a resident of Sungarhi police station area consumed poison. He was taken to a hospital by the staff. The matter is being looked into."

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