A woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow in India died by suicide after her husband made derogatory remarks about her in front of her sister, police said. The incident took place on Wednesday in the Takrohi area of Indira Nagar.

The deceased has been identified as Tannu Singh, an aspiring model who had been married to her husband for the past four years. Her husband, an auto-rickshaw driver, reportedly passed the remark during what he described as a joking exchange.

Indira Nagar Station House Officer (SHO) Sunil Tiwari confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was allegedly called a “monkey” by her husband. Police said no written complaint has so far been submitted at the station.

According to the husband, the incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon when he, his wife, their son, and his sister-in-law Anjali were at home. During light-hearted banter, he allegedly mocked Tannu, following which she became upset and quietly left the room.

Shortly afterward, the husband stepped out to bring food. Upon returning, he asked Anjali to call Tannu. When repeated calls went unanswered, Anjali went to the room and found it locked from inside. Looking through a window, she saw her sister hanging from the ceiling.

Hearing her screams, neighbours and family members rushed to the spot and brought Tannu down from the noose. She was immediately taken to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. 

A post-mortem examination later confirmed hanging as the cause of death. Police said further legal action would be decided after reviewing the post-mortem report and recording statements from family members.