Upset over engagement, girl ends life

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, May 22: A 20-year-old girl committed suicide by jumping into river tawi from Gujjar Nagar bridge, days after she got engaged to a man allegedly against her wish.

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As per police sources, Rubika Moman (20), daughter of Ravi Moman of Qasim Nagar District Jammu jumped from Gujjar Nagar bridge over river Tawi and hit the dry river bed about 90 metres below.
She was rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital where doctors declared her brought dead.
After conducting autopsy, the body of the deceased girl was handed over to legal heirs for last rites.
Quoting preliminary investigation, the official said the woman was reportedly upset over her engagement a few days ago.
Bagh-e-Bahu Police has taken cognizance in this regard.