Physical deformity is suspected to be the cause behind a newly married couple's attempt to kill themselves at Jamni village, Jainath mandal in Adilabad district.
According to inspector Krishna Reddy, Sandeep (25) and Sangeetha (20) had been married 5 months ago. They had settled down to domestic bliss at Indira Nagar, Jainatha mandal in the district.
Jamni Sarpanch Mohan said that Sandeep was afflicted with a disease which weakened his legs to the extent that they had become as thin as sticks. Sangeetha's parents surmise that this could have been the reason for their daughter and son-in-law consuming poison.
The incident took place when Sandeep, along with his wife, had come to his in-law's residence.
The incident came to light when Sangeetha's parents heard her moaning for water to drink. They immediately informed the police and shifted the couple to hospital with the help of a 108 ambulance.
Doctors at the hospital state that while Sandeep is in a stable condition, the chances of Sangeetha's survival are bleak.
A case has been registered and further investigations are on.