In order to make their families approve of their marriage, a couple in Kurla attempted to kill themselves twice. But the futile suicide bids proved unsuccessful in persuading their families as well. The police, meanwhile, have not registered a case against them so far. The Nehru Nagar police, who have been embroiled in controversy recently for taking bribes over their lax attitude, have not even counselled the duo.

Mukesh and Tina Kothari were admitted to Sushrut hospital after she consumed sleeping pills and he poison; kin say they have threatened suicide again