A 27-year-old software engineer died by suicide on Thursday afternoon after jumping from the third floor of a residential building in the Manikbaug area of Pune. The victim's brother filed a complaint with the Sinhagad Road police alleging that she was driven to take the extreme step due to continuous harassment by her husband and mother-in-law.
Case Registered Under Abetment of Suicide
The police have registered a case under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the deceased's husband, who is also a software engineer, along with his mother and other relatives. The case was lodged on the same day.
Background of the Couple
According to a Sinhagad Road police officer, the victim and her husband met while working at a software company and got married in November 2024. The complainant stated that the victim was subjected to harassment over trivial issues and was occasionally physically assaulted by her husband, mother-in-law, and other family members.
Frustrated by the constant torment, the woman jumped to her death, the officer added.
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About the Author
Mihir Tanksale is a senior correspondent at The Times of India, Pune, covering crime news. He holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Communication from Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication and has been in the media industry since 1999. His interests include Sufi music, long drives, and reading Marathi books.
