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Youth dies by suicide in Prayagraj after domestic dispute; two arrested

Prayagraj, Nov 7 (UNI) A 22-year-old youth from Piparhata village under Kaundhiyara police station died by suicide following a dispute with his lover, police said on Friday.
Police have arrested the woman and her father after a complaint was lodged by the deceased’s family.
According to police officials, 'The youth, identified as Sheshmani Yadav, ran a small dairy business in the village. He had known a local woman for about two years, and both reportedly wished to get married. However, his family was not in favour of the relationship."
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