Mayor’s daughter-in-law dies by suicide in Alandi; 3 booked

The victim’s husband, father-in-law and mother-in-law have been booked for abetment of suicide. Police suspect it is a case of dowry

The daughter-in-law of the mayor of Alandi Municipal Council died by suicide on Sunday evening. She was married to mayor’s son six months back, said police.

A case has been registered under Section 304 (b),306, 498(a), 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

The victim’s husband, father-in-law and mother-in-law have been booked for abetment of suicide. Police suspect it is a case of dowry.

A case has been registered under Section 304 (b),306, 498(a), 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

No arrests were made in the case till late in the evening.

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