Police say they have taken cognisance of the matter

Srinagar, Jan 08: A 40-year old woman from Kadlabal area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has died under mysterious conditions at her in-laws house even as her family alleged she has been murdered.

Family members of woman told that she was taken to sub-district hospital Pampore in an unconscious state, where she was declared dead on arrival. 

Soon after her death, her family members held a protest and allegedly she has been murdered by her in-laws. 

They alleged she had marks on her neck and demanded the matter be investigated by the police. 

Meanwhile, her husband said no one from his family was at home when she had fallen unconscious and he too was out of his home. 

A team of officials has, however, rushed to the spot to pacify protestors. 

Meanwhile, a police official said they have taken cognisance of the incident and inquest proceedings have been initiated.(KNO)