Hindustan Times (Bathinda)

Hisar couple that attempted suicide marries in hospital after parents’ consent

- HT Correspond­ent letterschd@hindustant­imes.com

GURMUKH SINGH, 20, AND RUBY, 19, HAD CONSUMED SOME POISONOUS SUBSTANCE ON JULY 25

HISAR: A 20-year-old man and 19-year-old woman, who had attempted suicide three days ago after their parents opposed their relationsh­ip, tied the nuptial knot on Saturday in a private hospital they are undergoing treatment, with the blessings of their parents.

Parents of the Gurmukh Singh and Ruby, who had consumed some poisonous substance on Wednesday to end their lives, finally accepted their relationsh­ip on Saturday and performed the wedding rituals at the hospital.

On July 25, the couple had met at a cafe in Hisar city following opposition of their parents to their relationsh­ip. They made a suicide pact and consumed some poisonous substance. The cafe owner informed the matter to the police, who rushed the couple to a hospital for treatment.

On Saturday, the family members of the duo met at the hospital, where they agreed for their marriage.

The couple is out of danger, doctors told mediaperso­ns.

While talking to HT, the newlywed Gurmukh said that he is happy that his dream finally came true.

Gurmukh Singh, who runs a roadside dhaba near his village Peeranwali, told mediaperso­ns that he was attracted to Ruby two years ago, when he first saw her outside a Hisar college.

“We both shared our mobile numbers and after a few meetings and we fell in love. When we took up the matter with our family members, they opposed our relationsh­ip,” he added.

Their family members, however, refused to comment on the matter.

 ?? HT PHOTO ?? Gurmukh Singh and Ruby performing the wedding rituals at a private hospital in Hisar on Saturday.
HT PHOTO Gurmukh Singh and Ruby performing the wedding rituals at a private hospital in Hisar on Saturday.

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