A 24-year-old youth allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself after his girlfriend's parents turned down his marriage proposal in Masuri area here this afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as Arshad. According to police, Arshad lived with his family in a rented accommodation in Dasna area where he fell in love with his landlord's daughter.
"Arshad wanted to marry the girl, but her parents didn't allow him. A month back, the girl's parents got to know about their relationship and asked him to vacate the house," said a senior police officer.
Arshad along with his family shifted to Pratap Vihar area in the district.Meanwhile, he tried to convince the girl's parents, but his attempts failed.
"On Tuesday afternoon, Arshad went to his girlfriend's house and again requested her mother to allow him to marry her daughter, but she rejected his proposal. He suddenly took out a pistol from his socks and shot himself," the officer said.
After the incident, locals rushed him to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Police have recorded statements of both the families and further investigation is on, the officer added.
