India, March 24 -- A 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, who were second cousins, allegedly died by suicide in Deer Park of Hauz Khas, south Delhi, on Sunday morning, police officers aware of the matter said, adding that the deceased likely took the extreme step because they were in a romantic relationship opposed by their families.

According to police, the victims, who were originally from Nepal, hanged themselves from a tree inside the park. The control room received a call about the incident at 6.31am from the park security guard. "The call was made by guard Baljit Singh, 35, who lives in Hauz Khas village," additional deputy commissioner of police (southwest) Akansha Yadav. Police have initiated inquest proceedings in the matte...