Goa, Aug. 22 -- A sensitive case has emerged from Chandigarh, where a 21-year-old man and his 17-year-old companion were found dead in a hotel room, days after leaving their homes in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

The man, identified as Arshad, a factory worker from Begarazpur village, and the minor girl had reportedly been acquainted for some time. On August 18, the girl left for school but did not return. Soon after, her family lodged a complaint of abduction against Arshad, leading to an investigation.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sanjay Kumar confirmed that the couple's bodies were discovered on Thursday. A suicide note was recovered from the scene, in which both individuals stated that they were taking their own lives. Init...