Daijiworld Media Network- Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Aug 6: In a heart-wrenching incident that has left two families shattered, a 22-year-old bride allegedly died by suicide just hours after her wedding in Somendepalli mandal of Penukonda, located in Andhra Pradesh's Satya Sai district.

The deceased, identified as Harishitha, was married to Nagendra, a resident of Dibburipalli in Karnataka, during a grand ceremony on Monday morning. The newlywed couple was at the bride’s residence when the tragedy unfolded.

According to sources, preparations were underway for the couple’s "first night" celebration. Nagendra had reportedly stepped out briefly to fetch sweets. Upon his return, he found the room locked from inside. Despite repeated knocks, there was no response. Alarmed family members forced the door open, only to find Harishitha lifeless inside.

She was rushed to the Penukonda Government Hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead. The sudden demise of the young bride has plunged both families into deep mourning.

The exact reasons for Harishitha's drastic step remain unclear. Photos taken during the wedding reportedly showed her smiling, with no visible signs of distress.

Local police have registered a case and are probing all angles. The body has been sent for postmortem, and statements are being recorded from both families to ascertain what might have led to the untimely tragedy.

The shocking incident has cast a pall of gloom over the region, raising several unanswered questions about the young bride’s final moments.