Dowry harassment drives woman to suicide Hyderabad, Jan 24 (INN): A 22-year-old housewife committed suicide allegedly due to harassment by her husband for more dowry.
According to Jeedimetla police, the deceased, A Padma, resorted to the extreme step by setting herself ablaze at her residence in Jagatgirigutta on Friday night. She died on the spot. She was allegedly being harassed by her husband Guruvaiah for past few months seeking additional dowry. On Friday night, Guruvaiah came to his house in inebriated condition and allegedly beat her asking her to get more dowry from her parents. Unable to bear the harassment, she committed suicide.
A case under Section 498 (A) and 306 has been registered against Guruvaiah, who has been arrested, police said.
News Posted: 24 January, 2015
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