Ahmedabad: A 41-year-old homemaker from Vejalpur has lodged a police complaint against her husband, exposing a 19-year marriage allegedly characterized by chronic infidelity, blackmail, dowry extortion, and eventual abandonment.
The woman, who has lived in a rented flat with her 14-year-old son for the past decade, approached the Vejalpur police on Friday after learning that her husband had allegedly built an entire second life in Mumbai with another woman and a child.
Early Signs of Trouble
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the marriage began to unravel almost immediately after the wedding in 2007. The complainant discovered another woman's pregnancy report on her husband's phone. When confronted, he allegedly turned aggressive and physically assaulted her.
Escalation to Cybercrime and Blackmail
The abuse allegedly escalated into cybercrime and blackmail in 2015. While the complainant was pregnant, her cousin came to stay with the couple. The husband allegedly took objectionable photographs of the relative to coerce her into a physical relationship. When she resisted, he allegedly leaked the photos online, resulting in a police case. Despite this, the complainant stayed with him after he apologized and promised to reform.
Dowry Demands and Abandonment
According to the complaint, the husband later moved to Mumbai under the pretext of work, leaving his family behind in Ahmedabad. In 2024, he allegedly demanded dowry, assaulting the complainant when she refused. Fearing for her safety, her family transferred approximately Rs 8 lakh to him in cash and bank transfers.
Discovery of Second Family
The final blow came when the complainant grew suspicious of his long phone calls during a visit to Mumbai. An anonymous caller tip-off led her straight to his Mumbai residence, where she discovered he was living with another woman and their daughter. Following the confrontation, the husband cut off all financial support and abandoned his family.
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