Couple found hanging from tree in Raj

Jaipur, Jun 19 :  The bodies of a young couple were found hanging from a tree in Rajasthan's Barmer district, police said today.

Babulal Meghwal (25) and Amiya Meghwal (16) were allegedly in a relationship. But, the girl's family had fixed her marriage with another man, they added.

The bodies were found in Itada village, SHO Chauhtan police station, Manohar Bishnoi said.

As per the preliminary investigation, the duo was in love but the girl's parents wanted her to marry someone else, he added.

The bodies were handed over to the family members after a post-mortem examination. A case has been registered and further investigations were underway, they said.