Lovers slit each other's throat near Taj Mahal in suicide pact
The couple, who, however, survived took the step following their families objections to their interfaith relationship, reports said.
Rajveer Singh, 25, and Shabnam Ali, 18, who had arranged to meet at the Taj Nature Walkon Wednesday afternoon attacked each other with blades.
Moments later, forest personnel found the two lying in blood, their throats cut.
Rajveer, who was conscious, told the whole story to the police.
They are now in hospital with heavy bandages around their throats. Doctor say they are out of danger.
He said that he and Shabnam had tried every possible way to get together and marry but had failed to convince their parents.
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