46-year-old schoolteacher sets herself ablaze in Ludhiana, dies

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, August 17

A 46-year-old private schoolteacher committed suicide by setting herself on fire at her residence in the Kundanpuri area.

The deceased has been identified as Shalini. Her father had died a few years ago and she had been staying with her elderly mother.

As per information, the victim, who was unmarried, was under depression for the past few months. This morning, her charred body, which was lying on the rooftop, was noticed by a neighbour. The latter raised an alarm and called the police.

Investigating officer ASI Krishan Lal of the Police Division 8 said a suicide note was also recovered from the room of the woman in which she had not held anyone responsible for her death. She mentioned in the note that she was under depression due to which she was committing suicide and leaving her mother alone.

The ASI said the victim might had committed suicide early this morning. Inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC were initiated by the police.