Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

UP woman consumes poison after police 'harassment' over son's elopement with teen

A 45-year-old woman consumed poison and died after her family was assaulted by the girl's relatives. Her husband reported harassment by the local police outpost and inappropriate behavior by the officer in charge. They had been threatened while trying to seek help regarding their son, who had eloped with the minor. Protests erupted after her death, demanding accountability for the police’s…

UP woman consumes poison after police 'harassment' over son's elopement with teen

We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at timesofindia.indiatimes.com →

More in World

Pakistan vs. Afghanistan: From allies and neighbors to war

For years, Pakistan supported the Taliban in Afghanistan. But now Pakistan is bombing its neighbor. How the former allies became adversaries and why negotiations keep failing.

  • Conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalates from mid-September.
  • Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing sanctuary to TTP militants.
  • Tensions rise as Taliban claims 28 fighters infiltrated from Pakistan.

More from Saturday 3 October →