In a tragic case highlighting the continuing menace of dowry harassment, a 21-year-old married woman from Taloja’s Navade area allegedly died by suicide after enduring physical and mental abuse from her husband and in-laws over persistent dowry demands. The Taloja Police have registered a case of dowry death and arrested three accused, including the husband and his parents.

Victim identified as Vaishali Vinayak Pawar

The deceased has been identified as Vaishali Vinayak Pawar (21), who allegedly took the extreme step at her residence in Triveni Complex, Navade, on Tuesday morning. Police said Vaishali married Umesh Ramesh Pawar on May 10, 2023. Her parents had provided ₹2.5 lakh and gold ornaments at the time of marriage.

Additional dowry demand of ₹1 lakh for a car

Despite the initial

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