Kanpur, January 20: A couple allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at their rented house here on Monday, police said. No suicide note was found in the house, officials said. According to police Alkesh Sachan (25), a driver, and the woman, Saloni Sachan (24) had entered into a wedlock three years ago. They lived in the Patrasa neighbourhood in Panki area.

An investigation has been launched into the matter but the exact cause behind the couple's suicide is yet to be ascertained, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Panki) Shikhar said. Varanasi Shocker: Girl Attempts Suicide After Boyfriend Allegedly Refuses To Watch 'Pushpa 2' in Uttar Pradesh, Probe On (Watch Video).

Station House Officer (SHO) Manvendra Singh said information was received about the couple's suicide on Monday morning following which a police team reached the spot. "The aggrieved family members apprised the police that Alkesh and Saloni consumed sulphas around midnight after locking their room from inside," he said. Ghaziabad Shocker: Businessman, Wife Die by Suicide Over Financial Distress in Uttar Pradesh.

The couple was taken out of the room after break opening its door and they were taken to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital where they died during treatment, the SHO said. Police said investigation is underway and they are questioning the family members to find out the exact cause of suicide, another official said.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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