What happened to Lakshmi Vaghela?

Lakshmi Vaghela, a 32-year-old woman, tragically consumed poison at her in-laws' residence in Jodhpur village on October 17, 2025, and died the next day at the government hospital in Tankara.

Who was responsible for Lakshmi Vaghela's death?

According to the complaint filed by Lakshmi's father, Deva Chadmiya, her husband Ramesh Vaghela, a casual laborer, had been physically and mentally harassing Lakshmi for the past two years and was addicted to alcohol.

What action was taken against Ramesh Vaghela?

The police have booked Ramesh Vaghela under Sections 108 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with Lakshmi's death.

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Domestic Violence Tragedy: Lakshmi Vaghela Dies by Suicide After Years of Torment

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Summary

Lakshmi Vaghela, 32, consumed poison at in-laws' home on Oct 17, 2025
Died the next day at government hospital in Tankara
Husband Ramesh Vaghela allegedly physically and mentally harassed her for 2 years
Ramesh was a casual laborer and addicted to alcohol

Domestic Violence Tragedy: Lakshmi Vaghela Dies by Suicide After Years of Torment

On October 17, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Jodhpur village of Tankara taluka, where 32-year-old Lakshmi Vaghela allegedly consumed poison at her in-laws' residence. Lakshmi was immediately rushed to the government hospital in Tankara, where she succumbed to her injuries the following day.

Following Lakshmi's death, her father, Deva Chadmiya (62), filed a complaint against her husband, Ramesh Vaghela, at the Tankara police station. According to the FIR, Lakshmi and Ramesh had been married for around ten years and had a daughter together. However, Chadmiya alleged that Ramesh, a casual laborer, had been physically and mentally harassing his wife for the past two years and was addicted to alcohol.