Kerala woman dies day after suicide bid, family alleges abuse by in-laws
A 24-year-old woman in Kerala died after a suicide attempt, with her family alleging domestic abuse and dowry harassment. Her husband has been detained by police as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding her death. The incident has raised concerns about the ongoing issues of dowry-related violence in the region.
- ▪The woman was reportedly subjected to prolonged domestic abuse and mental harassment by her husband and mother-in-law.
- ▪She attempted to contact her family after being physically assaulted by her husband, but was prevented from doing so initially.
- ▪After her family arrived, she ingested a toxic cleaning agent in front of them, leading to her critical condition and subsequent death.
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Kerala woman dies day after suicide bid, family alleges abuse by in-lawsA 24-year-old woman in Kerala died by suicide amid allegations of domestic abuse and dowry harassment; her husband has been detained by police.Published on: May 25, 2026 5:52 AM ISTBy Vishnu VarmaShare viaCopy link Thiruvananthapuram A 24-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her marital home in Kerala’s Kasaragod district, while the deceased’s family alleged prolonged domestic abuse and mental harassment by her husband and mother-in-law over dowry, police said on Sunday.Kerala woman dies day after suicide bid, family alleges abuse by in-lawsAn inspector at the Vidyanagar police station, where the first information report (FIR) was registered based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s brother, told HT that the…
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