Pregnant Telangana woman dies by suicide after husband demands DNA test for baby
A 23-year-old pregnant woman allegedly died by suicide in Telangana's Medak district after facing repeated harassment from her husband, who allegedly questioned the paternity of
A 23-year-old pregnant woman allegedly died by suicide in Telangana's Medak district after facing repeated harassment from her husband, who allegedly questioned the paternity of their unborn child and demanded a DNA test, police said on Monday. The woman, identified as G Sushmita, was five months pregnant when she was found dead at her matrimonial home on June 25. She had married G Abhilash, a resident of Gadipeddapur village, around 18 months ago.
Read Full Story According to a complaint filed by Sushmita's mother, Abhilash allegedly subjected her daughter to physical and mental harassment and repeatedly cast suspicion on her character. The complaint also alleged that Abhilash's mother was involved in harassing Sushmita. The family said they had visited Sushmita's in-laws' house on June 23 to discuss arrangements for her seemantham, a traditional baby shower ceremony. During the meeting, an argument reportedly broke out, following which Abhilash allegedly insisted on a DNA test to establish whether the unborn child was his.
Village elders intervened and managed to calm the situation at the time. However, two days later, Sushmita was found dead by suicide at her husband's residence. Her family alleged that the continued humiliation and harassment drove her to take the extreme step. Following the complaint, police registered a case under Sections 85 (cruelty by husband or relatives) and 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions related to common intention.
Police arrested Abhilash and his mother, and both have been sent to judicial custody. Further investigation into the matter is underway. Ends
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