Pregnant woman dies by suicide after harassment over fidelity in Medak

A 23-year-old pregnant woman from Medak allegedly died by suicide after being harassed by her husband, who suspected her fidelity and demanded a DNA test. Her parents have lodged a complaint against the husband and his mother, and police are investigating.

Medak: A pregnant woman, who was accused of having an extramarital affair by her husband, died by suicide in Gadi Peddapur village on Thursday evening, police said. The woman, Sushmita (23), was married to G Abhilash about 18 months ago and, ever since, he had allegedly suspected her fidelity. After she became pregnant, he allegedly insisted on a DNA test for the yet-to-be-born child and, unable to bear the harassment, she reportedly hanged herself at her house.

Sushmita’s mother, Janabai, alleged that Abhilash’s mother, Sashirekha, also used to ill-treat her. When Sushmita became pregnant five months ago, her parents said that Abhilash started physically and verbally abusing her, suspecting her fidelity. Even though they visited the house a few times and tried to sort out the differences, they said that Abhilash continued the harassment. He further insisted on a DNA test. Her parents, who rushed to the place from Vikarabad, lodged a complaint at the Alladurg police station against Abhilash and his mother. The probe is on.

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