Surat BJP leader’s daughter-in-law found dead, son accused of abetting suicide

The daughter-in-law of a BJP leader in Surat was found dead, leading to an abetment to suicide case against her husband. Saurabh Singh, 26, the son of former Surat BJP women’s wing vice-president Shashi Singh, is accused of having an extramarital affair with a woman friend, which allegedly led to conflicts with his wife, Nidhi Singh.

Nidhi's family claims that despite warnings from her parents, Saurabh continued the relationship, even hiding a suicide note in her undergarments. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter, with the BJP district chief stating that Shashi Singh is not named in the FIR.

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