Punjab Newsline | Ludhiana
A newlywed man died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance in Ludhiana, just 19 days after his marriage. His in-laws allegedly humiliated him three days after the wedding. Based on a complaint by the deceased’s father, police have registered a case against his wife and four other members of his in-laws’ family.
The deceased has been identified as Hardeep Singh, a resident of Sahna Kalan village. He married Prabhjot Kaur on September 20, 2026.
According to statements given by his father, Preeti Singh, Hardeep visited his in-laws’ house in Khawadi village with his wife on September 23. There, his wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law and the marriage mediator allegedly humiliated him and made derogatory remarks against his dignity.
The incident reportedly left Hardeep deeply distressed. On October 6, he allegedly consumed a poisonous substance. As his condition deteriorated, he was admitted to Hind Hospital in Mandi Ahmedgarh, where he died during treatment on October 19.
Dehlon police registered a case on October 20 based on the complaint filed by his father.
Those named as accused include Prabhjot Kaur (wife), Jagrup Singh (father-in-law), his mother-in-law, Ladi (brother-in-law), and Baljinder Kaur alias Rano, the marriage mediator.
Further investigation is underway.
