Tragic Death in Hathauj: Dowry Harassment Allegations Emerge

A 25-year-old woman named Neelu Pandey allegedly committed suicide in Hathauj village, sparking a police investigation into dowry harassment. Her husband and in-laws are accused following a complaint from her family. The case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ballia | Updated: 06-01-2025 20:06 IST | Created: 06-01-2025 20:06 IST
Tragic Death in Hathauj: Dowry Harassment Allegations Emerge
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A young woman's tragic death in Hathauj village has led to serious allegations of dowry harassment against her husband and in-laws. On Monday morning, Neelu Pandey, 25, was found hanging at her in-laws' home, leading police to initiate a case on the basis of her family's complaint.

At the time of the incident, her husband, Rakesh Rai, a soldier, was reportedly out for a morning walk. Despite attempts by family members to provide emergency medical attention, Neelu was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, according to authorities.

SHO Anita Singh confirmed that a postmortem is being conducted, with further investigations actively underway. The case includes charges against Rakesh Rai and several of Pandey's in-laws, highlighting the grave issue of dowry harassment.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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