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Crime
Pregnant Woman in Sunam Takes Own Life Amid Husband's Abuse
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:31 PM
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A six‑month‑pregnant woman in Sunam, Punjab, died by suicide after enduring domestic abuse, prompting police to register a case.
Sunam, a town in Punjab's Sangrur district, witnessed a tragic suicide on an undisclosed date. The deceased was six months pregnant and reportedly suffered continuous physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her husband. Sources close to the investigation said the woman set a trap that resulted in her death, indicating a desperate attempt to escape her circumstances.
Local police have opened a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, treating the incident as a potential homicide linked to domestic violence. Investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing neighbours and family members to establish the exact sequence of events.
The incident underscores the growing concerns over domestic abuse in rural Punjab, where victims often lack access to support services. Authorities have urged anyone facing similar situations to seek help from helplines and local NGOs.
Local police have opened a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, treating the incident as a potential homicide linked to domestic violence. Investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing neighbours and family members to establish the exact sequence of events.
The incident underscores the growing concerns over domestic abuse in rural Punjab, where victims often lack access to support services. Authorities have urged anyone facing similar situations to seek help from helplines and local NGOs.