32-year-old Megha, a resident of Hegganahalli, consumed sleeping pills allegedly after facing dowry harassment from her husband and in-laws.
Bengaluru witnessed yet another tragic case of alleged dowry harassment as a young woman lost her life in Hegganahalli. Megha (32), a homemaker, reportedly consumed sleeping pills at her residence late on Monday night.
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According to police, Megha was found unconscious and rushed to a nearby hospital by neighbors and relatives. Despite efforts by doctors, she could not be saved. Megha, who had married Rajesh four years ago in a love marriage, leaves behind an 11-month-old baby.
Her grief-stricken parents have accused Rajesh and his family of subjecting their daughter to relentless dowry harassment, which they claim drove her to take the extreme step.
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The Rajagopalanagar Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. Investigations are underway, and police are likely to question Rajesh and his family soon.