Ludhiana woman dies by suicide, husband held for abetment

The victim’s husband of 12 years has been arrested for abetment to suicide on her mother’s complaint, who alleged dowry harassment

A 34-year-old woman died by suicide at her home in Neechi Mangali on Thursday. On the complaint of her mother, the victim’s husband of 12 years has been booked for abetment. The complainant said her son-in-law used to harass her daughter for dowry. The woman had attempted to end her life by hanging from the ceiling fan on November 20. She was rescued and rushed to the hospital, where she succumbed on November 23. An FIr has been registered under Section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code.

The Ludhiana woman had attempted to end her life by hanging from the ceiling fan on November 20, she was rushed to the hospital, but she succumbed, after which her husband was held for abetment to suicide. (Representative Image/HT File)

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