Barmer, June 13: In a shocking incident, a married woman and her lover allegedly shot themselves dead in the district Thursday, said police. Reports state that both the man and woman were in a relationship before she got married some time ago.

Briefing more about the incident, Chohtan circle officer (CO) Ajit Singh said, as reported by DNA, the deceased, Anju Suthar and Shankar Chaudhary, took the extreme step because of failing in love. The police official said that the bodies have been sent for post mortem and further investigation is on. Dubai: Indian Man Detained for Molesting 7-Year-Old Minor Girl

With the incident coming into the light, Bramer SP Rashi Dogra said that both the deceased shot themselves dead with two country-made pistols that were recovered from the spot. Soon after finding the bodies in a pool of blood, the kin informed the police. The police also recovered bottles of alcoholic beverage near their bodies.

Adding more, police stated that the couple also took several pictures of themselves on their mobile phones before killing themselves. In the photos, it can be seen that both of them are holding guns at each others' heads.

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