Sumbal: Woman from Markundal area of Hajin in Bandipora district has died at her in-laws home in Panzinara area of Srinagar while her family members on Wednesday held a protest demonstration, alleging that the deceased was murdered by her in laws.
One of the family members said that late last night they were informed that Mehvish Bano (24) wife of Farooq Ahmad Hajam was shifted to SMHS hospital, where she eventually died.
He alleged that she has been murdered by her in-laws, as she was being continuously harassed by them.
The family members of Mehvish held a protest demonstration and blocked Hajin-Sumbal road, demanding action against her in-laws.
They appealed police and the concerned authorities to probe the matter thoroughly, so that culprits are punished.
Meanwhile, a police official said that the circumstances under which the women has died are being technically and scientifically investigated, while the medico-legal formalities of the body were underway.
(KNO)
