India, Dec. 23 -- A 23-year-old man died by suicide in Nuh hours before his wedding on Sunday morning, police said on Monday.

The incident took place at Rithora village between 7 am and 7.30 am, when family members were unable to locate the bridegroom inside the house. A search was launched after some relatives and friends said they had seen him heading towards nearby fields.

Police said the man was later found hanging from an electric pole. He was immediately brought down and rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Investigators said the deceased was scheduled to leave for his wedding by 10 am on Sunday, and preparations were underway at home when the incident occurred, leaving family members in shock.

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