UP: Constable found dead at home, family alleges dowry harassment

Bulandshahr (UP), Nov 20 (PTI) A 21-year-old constable was found hanging from the ceiling at her in-laws' house in Syana area here, police said on Monday.

Chanchal, posted in Pilibhit, was on maternity leave. She was found hanging from the ceiling of her room on Sunday, they said.

Her family members have alleged that she was killed for dowry, they said.

An FIR has been registered against her husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law, police said, adding that a probe is on in the matter. PTI COR ABN NB