Woman dies by suicide in Rajendranagar; husband, mother-in-law accused of harassment

A 25-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad, on Thursday. Police suspect prolonged harassment by her husband and mother-in-law contributed to the incident. An investigation has been launched into the case

Hyderabad: Unable to bear harassment by her husband and mother-in-law, a woman died by suicide at her house in Bandlaguda Jagir in Rajendranagar on Thursday.

The woman identified as Sridevi (25), a native of Narayanpet district had married Mahipal six years ago. The couple, who have three children – two daughters and a son, had recently shifted to Adarsh Colony in Bandlaguda Jagir, where both were working at a hardware manufacturing unit.

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Police said Sridevi had allegedly been facing frequent quarrels with her husband and harassment from her mother-in-law in recent months. Upset over the situation, she is believed to have hanged herself from a ceiling fan at her house.

On being alerted by locals, the Rajendranagar police reached the spot and took up investigation.