Meerut, June 10 -- A newly-married groom was found dead in Budaun just 30 hours after returning home with his bride. The incident has left the community shocked, while the victim's family suspects foul play and has alleged that the young man was murdered and his body later hanged to stage a suicide.

According to officials, the 20-year-old man had tied the knot on June 7. On June 8, he returned home with his bride, and his house was filled with celebration and traditional wedding rituals.

On the evening of June 9, the young man told his family that he was stepping out briefly to relieve himself. When he did not return home till late at night, his family and in-laws became concerned and began searching for him across the village and surro...