Jessore: A housewife was reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself with the fan following conjugal dispute at Kholadanga Gazirbazar village area of the district town on Saturday afternoon.

Quoting family members police said Akhi Begum, about 30 years old, was married to Mahabbat, a resident of Kholadanga Gazirbazar village, around seven years back.

However, the couple got separated following conjugal dispute few months back.

Victim’s mother Lata Begum said on Saturday evening they heard that Akhi committed suicide by hanging herself.

Later, Lata went to the spot and informed police.

Police recovered the body and sent it to hospital for autopsy, said sub-inspector Sobhan Sharif of Kotwali Police Station.