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Teenaged Maharashtra couple commit suicide after visiting Taj Mahal

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ANI Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India]

In a shocking incident, a teenaged couple from Maharashtra committed suicide by jumping in front of a moving train late on Thursday night here.

The couple identified as Ayodhya Dinkar and Zakir Hussain left their home five days ago and visited the Taj Mahal before ending their lives.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. A investigation is also being carried out by the police.

It is being speculated that the couple committed suicide because they belonged to different communities and anticipated that their families would object to their relationship.

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First Published: Sep 30 2016 | 1:22 PM IST

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