Bengaluru Woman's Alleged Suicide Triggers Dowry Death Case
A tragic incident in Bengaluru's Yelahanka area has led to a dowry death investigation after a 22-year-old homemaker allegedly died by suicide on Saturday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Shruthi, was found hanging in her rented home by her husband, Pawan Kalyan, a private bank employee.
Details of the Incident
According to police reports, Kalyan discovered his wife hanging in a room of their Yelahanka residence. He immediately untied the noose and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. The couple, who are relatives from Pavagada taluk in Tumakuru district, had been married for approximately 16 months and were living in a rented house in Yelahanka.
Family Allegations and Police Investigation
Shruthi's family has filed a complaint alleging that she was subjected to persistent dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws. Her father claimed that the harassment had been ongoing for several months and ultimately drove her to take the extreme step. This contradicts Kalyan's statement to police, in which he said he had stepped out briefly and returned to find his wife hanging.
The Yelahanka New Town Police Station has registered a case of dowry death based on the family's complaint and is currently questioning Kalyan. Both families had reportedly intervened recently in the couple's disputes, urging them to resolve their differences and continue living together.
Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or needs emotional support, please contact suicide prevention helplines: Tele-MANAS at 14416 or 1800-891-4416, or SAHAI at 080-25497777.
