Woman’s family alleges dowry death, husband held

Noida Police on Tuesday arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the death of his wife after her family alleged she was tortured for dowry

Noida Police on Tuesday arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the death of his wife after her family alleged she was tortured for dowry.

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The couple lived in a rented accommodation under phase 2 police station. On Monday, the man allegedly found his home’s door locked from the inside and when he forced it open, found his wife dead.

“They had been married for four years,” said the woman’s father. “Her husband used to constantly pressure her to bring more money. She was often harassed and tortured. The constant stress forced her to take her own life.”

He filed a complaint with the Phase 2 police following which a case under sections 498A (Dowry) and 304B (dowry death) of the Indian Penal Code was registered against the man.

“He (the husband) was taken in to custody today morning while the woman’s body was handed over to her family following the autopsy. He was produced before a magistrate and later sent to jail,” said said Anita Chauhan, station house officer, Phase 2 police station.

Gautam Budh Nagar does not have a dedicated helpline to deal with such situations. A few major suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are +914066202000 from ‘Roshni’ (Hyderabad-based) and +914424640050 from Sneha India Foundation (Delhi-based).