Ahmedabad, Nov 1(IANS) A 22-year old man of Amraiwadi area of the city attempted suicide after his wife threatened to abort her pregnancy, police said Monday.

‘Surendrasinh Bhadoria, a resident of Payal Park Society, consumed poison Sunday after his wife Arti said she would abort her four-month old pregnancy,’ police said.

Married for over two years, their relationship had soured in the recent past. The wife’s parents had also threatened to slap a dowry case against Surendra and his family, police said.

Surendra has been admitted to a hospital, and is out of danger, police said.