A 29-year-old newlywed woman was discovered dead in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow on Monday, according to police officials on Tuesday, who have detained two individuals for questioning in connection with the incident.
Incident Details
The deceased was found hanging inside her in-laws' residence in Kashi Vihar, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Thakurganj police station. Her family has leveled allegations of dowry harassment and accused her in-laws of murder.
Police Action
Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Kamlesh Dixit stated, “The woman’s husband, aged 35, and father-in-law were detained for questioning following the registration of an FIR under sections related to dowry death and harassment. The complaint was filed by the woman’s father.”
DCP Dixit further added, “The complainant said the couple got married on November 22, 2025, and after that, the in-laws allegedly started taunting her over insufficient dowry and were pressuring her for a four-wheeler.” The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken based on the findings.
Family’s Account
The woman’s brother revealed that their mother is currently admitted to a private hospital. He mentioned that his sister had visited the hospital on Saturday night to see their mother before returning to her in-laws’ house.
The family claimed they received a phone call from the in-laws’ home around 11 am on Sunday, informing them that the woman had died by suicide. However, by the time relatives arrived at the house, the body had already been brought down and shifted to a trauma centre, they alleged.
