Suicide of Malappuram woman; husband arrested as family alleges dowry harassment

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Malappuram: Three days after a 26-year-old woman, Vishnuja, was found dead in the residence of her husband Prabhin, Manjeri police on Sunday arrested him based on complaints of dowry harassment. Vishnuja was found hanging from a window rail at Prabhin's residence at Elankur, Trikkalangode, on January 30.
There were cuts on both of her hands, raising further suspicions about the circumstances of her death, police said. The Manjeri police have registered a case of unnatural death and filed charges under Sections 85 and 108 of the BNS against Prabhin. The investigation is ongoing.
Vishnuja’s family has alleged that she was subjected to harassment by Prabhin and his relatives, and they demanded dowry and constantly taunted Vishnuja for her appearance. Her father, Vasudevan, alleged that Vishnuja was mistreated by her in-laws.
Vishnuja and Prabhin, who married in May 2023, reportedly had a troubled relationship. Her family has demanded strict action against Prabhin and his relatives. Prabhin is employed as a nurse at Manjeri Medical College Hospital.