Shankar Jat (21) and woman Anju Suthar (21) were in a relationship for some time.

JAISALMER: A couple shot themselves to death with country-made pistols in Barmer on Thursday morning. On getting information, Chauhatan deputy SP Ajit Singh reached the spot. The bodies have been kept in the mortuary of a health centre.

Reportedly, the woman was married about one-and-a-half months ago whereas the youth was unmarried. The incident sparked frenzy and villagers flocked to the spot.

Police have started an investigation to find out how the couple got the pistols. SP Rashi Dogra, who visited the spot, said that a couple at Leelasar village committed suicide by shooting themselves. “We will talk to the friends and family of the couple and find out from where they got the country-made pistols,” he added. Deputy SP Ajit Singh said that deceased youth Shankar Jat (21) and woman Anju Suthar (21) were in a relationship for some time.

Besides, empty beer bottle and cigarettes were found at the spot. The couple was likely in an inebriated condition before committing suicide. Both even clicked pictures and made a video holding the pistols in their hands and uploaded them on social media . Moreover, the couple had similar tattoos and rings on their hands.

The bodies were kept in a health centre at Chauhatan.

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