A 20 year old man of Chama District has committed su!c!de after being told not to marry a girl of his life.
The victim identified as Ezron Kumwenda of Bonga village k!lled himself on Thursday around 19:00 hrs after the family refused to consent to his marriage to his 19 year old Cousin.
Muchinga Police Commanding Officer Kaunda Mubanga who confirmed the development to ISOFM NEWS said after dating for sometime the now deceased, proposed love to the girl and the two decided to go ahead with marriage.
“After informing their respective parents, the two families could not approve of the union as it was discovered that the two love birds were first cousins.” Mr Mubanga explained.
Mr Mubanga said this angered Kumwenda[ the now deceased] who went and committed su!c!de leaving a note stating his anger of the families by not approving their union with the love of his life.
Police visited the Scene of Su!c!de and relatives were advised to bury the body as both relatives and Police do not suspect any foul play in the matter.
Inquiry file has been opened.
Sourcr: Iso FM