Shahjahanpur couple found dead day before girl's wedding, police probe
Synopsis
A day before her wedding in Budaun, 18-year-old Nanhi and her 19-year-old partner Sarvendra were found hanging from a mango tree in Shahjahanpur's Kuberpur village. Police are examining all angles, including family pressure, as the postmortem and investigation continue.
Key Takeaways
Sarvendra, 19 , and Nanhi, 18 , were found dead in Kuberpur village, Shahjahanpur on 6 May 2025 .
Bodies were discovered hanging from a mango tree in a field about 500 metres from the village.
Nanhi's wedding had been scheduled for 7 May in Allapur, Budaun district .
Nanhi was reportedly the second of six siblings and said to have been under family pressure before the marriage.
Additional SP (Rural) Diksha Bhaware confirmed the incident; bodies sent for postmortem examination.
Police are examining personal and family circumstances; exact cause of death is yet to be officially ascertained.
Two young people — 19-year-old Sarvendra and 18-year-old Nanhi — were found dead, allegedly by suicide, in Kuberpur village under Paraur police station limits in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on 6 May 2025. The incident occurred just one day before Nanhi's scheduled wedding, according to police. Their bodies were discovered hanging from a mango tree in an agricultural field approximately 500 metres from the village.
How the Bodies Were Discovered
On the morning of 6 May, villagers heading towards the fields spotted the two bodies hanging from the mango tree and raised an alarm. A large crowd gathered at the scene, and family members were immediately informed. Scenes of grief unfolded as relatives rushed to the location. Police teams from Paraur police station reached the spot promptly after receiving information.
Background to the Incident
According to police and local sources, Sarvendra and Nanhi had reportedly been in a relationship for a considerable period. Nanhi's wedding had been scheduled for 7 May in the Allapur area of neighbouring Budaun district, and preparations for the ceremony were already underway at her residence. Nanhi is reportedly the second among six siblings and is said to have been under family pressure ahead of the marriage, though officials cautioned that the exact reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained.
What Police Said
Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Diksha Bhaware confirmed the incident. "The bodies of a young man and a young woman were found hanging from a mango tree in Kuberpur village under Paraur police station limits. The bodies have been taken into custody and sent for postmortem examination. Further investigation is underway," she said. Officials added that all possible angles, including personal and family circumstances, are being examined as part of the probe.
Community Reaction and What Comes Next
The incident has sent shockwaves through Kuberpur village, leaving both families devastated and residents deeply shaken. The postmortem report is expected to provide further clarity on the circumstances of the deaths. Police have indicated the investigation remains ongoing, and further details are awaited as the probe progresses.
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Point of View
The reported family pressure on Nanhi ahead of her wedding points to the broader tension between individual agency and social obligation that continues to claim young lives in rural India. The incident demands more than an investigation into cause of death; it calls for a harder look at the systems — familial, social, and institutional — that leave young people with no perceived way out.
NationPress
10 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Shahjahanpur on 6 May 2025?
Two young people, 19-year-old Sarvendra and 18-year-old Nanhi, were found dead, allegedly by suicide, in Kuberpur village under Paraur police station limits in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Their bodies were found hanging from a mango tree in an agricultural field, one day before Nanhi's scheduled wedding.
Why did the couple allegedly take this step?
The exact reason has not been officially confirmed. According to police and local sources, the two had been in a relationship for a considerable period, and Nanhi was reportedly under family pressure ahead of her scheduled wedding on 7 May. All angles are being investigated.
What is the current status of the police investigation?
Additional SP (Rural) Diksha Bhaware confirmed that the bodies have been sent for postmortem examination and an investigation is underway. Police are examining personal and family circumstances as part of the probe.
Where exactly did the incident take place?
The incident occurred in Kuberpur village under Paraur police station limits in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The bodies were found in an agricultural field approximately 500 metres from the village.
Who was Nanhi scheduled to marry?
Details about the groom have not been disclosed by police. Nanhi's wedding was scheduled for 7 May in the Allapur area of neighbouring Budaun district, and preparations were underway at her residence at the time of the incident.
