Police have launched a probe after a 30-year-old married woman was found dead at her in-laws’ house in Zirakpur under suspicious circumstances on Sunday.
The deceased, identified as Sushma, hailed from Kol village in Kaithal district. According to her family, ever since her marriage in February 9, 2025, she was being continuously harassed by her husband, Vishal Nafra, and in-laws for additional dowry, particularly a car, despite them already giving substantial dowry at the time of marriage.
On Sunday, around noon, they were informed that Sushma had ended her life. However, upon reaching her in-laws’ house, they found injury marks on the back of her head, leading them to suspect murder.
“The body has been sent to the Dera Bassi civil hospital for autopsy to ascertain the exact cause of death. We are in the process of recording the statements of the deceased’s father. Further action will be taken based on the autopsy findings and evidence,” said inspector Satinder Singh, SHO, Zirakpur police station.