Youth Dies by Suicide Due to In-Law Harassment in Patiala
Shruti Mahapatra
A 24-year-old man in Patiala ended his life after enduring constant harassment from his in-laws, who demanded ₹70 lakh for divorce. The tragic case has led to a police investigation.
2024
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