Woman dies by suicide, husband among 5 booked

Hisar: Police booked a woman's husband and four in-laws for abetment after she was found dead in Kanwari village of Hansi district. The deceased's family suspected foul play and alleged that Veena was murdered before being hanged to portray it as suicide.According to police, the case was registered at Hansi Sadar police station on the complaint of the victim's mother, Nirmala Devi, a resident of Ding Mandi village in Sirsa district, against deceased Veena's husband Ramesh, brothers-in-law Bhaumi and Harpal, sister-in-law Manju, and mother-in-law Prem.Nirmala Devi alleged that her daughter Veena had faced physical and mental harassment from her husband and in-laws since her marriage 15 years ago. She claimed Veena's husband, who was addicted to alcohol, often demanded money and assaulted her when she refused. The family also accused the in-laws of questioning Veena's character after she began working in Hisar to support her children. Further, they alleged that Veena's share in the house was forcibly occupied and her jewellery mortgaged under pressure. Veena is survived by two sons and a daughter.She added that the family received a phone call on Wednesday afternoon, informing them that Veena had hanged herself. However, upon reaching the village, they suspected foul play.Police said the matter is under investigation and further action will be taken based on evidence and post-mortem findings.MSID:: 131263502 413 |