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Dowry Horror: Woman Found Hanged, Family Cries Murder
11 Aug
Summary
- Woman found hanging under suspicious circumstances; father claims murder over dowry.
- Torn suicide note alleges continuous harassment by husband and in-laws.
- Previous assault incident and Rs 10 lakh dowry demand cited by family.
In Kanpur, a 29-year-old woman was found dead, hanging under suspicious circumstances in Guru Ka Purwa village. Her father has accused her husband of murder, alleging the death was staged to look like a suicide due to a dowry dispute involving a Rs 10 lakh demand.
Family members reported that the deceased's children stated their father assaulted her on the morning of her death. Relatives arriving at the scene found her clothes torn, further fueling suspicion. A three-page torn suicide note was recovered, reportedly detailing nine years of marital difficulties and accusing her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment.
The note allegedly described the woman's husband's frequent alcohol consumption and assaults, alongside harassment from other family members. Police are investigating the case from all angles, with further legal proceedings pending.
