News for 'family harassment'

CJP volunteer says family detained, harassed in UP

CJP volunteer says family detained, harassed in UP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Mohammad Junaid, a volunteer at a protest against alleged paper leaks in Delhi, claims that Uttar Pradesh Police detained his family members in Ghaziabad and harassed relatives in Meerut due to his involvement. Police in Meerut deny the allegations, while Ghaziabad police have not commented.

Man, Family Arrested For Harassing Woman In Uttar Pradesh

Man, Family Arrested For Harassing Woman In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man and two family members for allegedly harassing and molesting a young woman, leading to her attempted suicide.

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya, was found dead by hanging at her home in Mysuru. Her parents and relatives allege she was murdered by her husband and in-laws due to ongoing marital disputes and dowry harassment, despite police initially reporting it as a suicide. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death.

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya, was found dead by hanging at her home in Mysuru. Her parents and relatives allege she was murdered by her husband and in-laws due to ongoing marital disputes and dowry harassment, despite police initially reporting it as a suicide. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death.

Deepti suicide: Pan masala baron's family harassed daughter, alleges Mother

Deepti suicide: Pan masala baron's family harassed daughter, alleges Mother

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The mother of Deepti Chaurasia, who allegedly died by suicide, has accused her husband and in-laws of harassment and domestic violence, demanding a thorough investigation.

Delhi Judicial Officer Death: Family Alleges Harassment

Delhi Judicial Officer Death: Family Alleges Harassment

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Judicial Services officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his residence in Safdarjung. Family members have alleged harassment and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. Police are investigating the case, with preliminary inquiries suggesting a possible suicide.

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The last rites of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry, were conducted in Bhopal. Her family continues to seek justice, with the Supreme Court taking cognisance of the case.

Family of 15-yr-old girl who abused Modi untraceable

Family of 15-yr-old girl who abused Modi untraceable

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The family of a 15-year-old girl, whose alleged abusive remarks against PM Modi went viral, is untraceable from their Noida residence. Local police deny receiving harassment complaints, while the family had previously appealed to the PM for forgiveness and claimed police visits.

Aanchal Mamidwar Alleges Harassment, Leaves Slain Lover's Home

Aanchal Mamidwar Alleges Harassment, Leaves Slain Lover's Home

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Aanchal Mamidwar, who controversially 'married' her slain lover Saksham Tate's corpse and moved in with his family, has now left their home, alleging harassment by a family member. She claims to have left with police permission and remains under police protection.

Dowry Harassment Allegations After Beed Woman's Suicide

Dowry Harassment Allegations After Beed Woman's Suicide

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 21-year-old woman in Beed, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide, leading to her husband, mother-in-law, and four others being booked for dowry harassment and abetment of suicide. The family reportedly demanded Rs 20 lakh dowry, with harassment continuing despite a partial payment.

Student's Family Alleges Delayed Treatment and Harassment in Suicide Case

Student's Family Alleges Delayed Treatment and Harassment in Suicide Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The family of a dental student who died after falling from a building in Kannur alleges delayed treatment and caste-based harassment by faculty members, disputing the college's claims about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Faridabad Transporter Dies by Suicide; Family Claims Harassment Over Debt

Faridabad Transporter Dies by Suicide; Family Claims Harassment Over Debt

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old transporter in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide due to financial stress and harassment, according to his family. Police have registered a case against eight individuals based on a suicide note and family complaint.

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A 19-year-old woman in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide, prompting her family to accuse a youth of harassment. Police are investigating the claims and plan to arrest the accused.

Dehradun Doctor Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by HOD

Dehradun Doctor Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by HOD

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student in Dehradun allegedly died by suicide in her car, prompting a police investigation into harassment allegations against her department head.

Model's Cremation Follows Dowry Harassment Allegations

Model's Cremation Follows Dowry Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Former model and actor Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal due to alleged dowry harassment, was cremated after a second postmortem. Her family accuses her in-laws of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide, while the in-laws claim she suffered from drug addiction.

Pregnant Woman Dies In Delhi; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Pregnant Woman Dies In Delhi; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 25-year-old pregnant woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation.

Woman Alleges Harassment, Religious Deceit By Husband

Woman Alleges Harassment, Religious Deceit By Husband

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 27-year-old woman has accused her husband and in-laws of physical, mental, and sexual harassment, alleging religious deceit and torture in Maharashtra and Bihar.

Unnao Woman Dies Post-Marriage, In-Laws Accused Of Dowry Harassment

Unnao Woman Dies Post-Marriage, In-Laws Accused Of Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 20-year-old woman, Chandni, died under suspicious circumstances in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, less than a month after her marriage. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, claiming they demanded a car despite receiving a motorcycle at the wedding. Police are investigating the matter, questioning the in-laws, and awaiting the post-mortem report.

Odisha Cop Accused Of Threatening Teen Harassment Victim

Odisha Cop Accused Of Threatening Teen Harassment Victim

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district fainted after a police officer allegedly threatened her with a seven-year jail term if her harassment complaint turned out to be false. The opposition BJD has demanded action against the officer, accusing him of mental harassment.

Udupi Hotelier Allegedly Commits Suicide After Harassment Claims

Udupi Hotelier Allegedly Commits Suicide After Harassment Claims

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A hotel entrepreneur in Udupi, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after posting a WhatsApp status accusing his wife and brother-in-law of harassment. The deceased, Sudhakar Shetty, had been facing marital disputes and family disagreements.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 17-year-old schoolgirl in Gurugram, India, allegedly died by suicide after being harassed, according to police reports. Investigations are underway, focusing on chats found on her mobile phone and a note indicating threats from a young man.

HC accepts WhatsApp messages as dying declaration

HC accepts WhatsApp messages as dying declaration

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has deemed WhatsApp messages sent by a deceased tribal man to his father as a "prima facie crucial dying declaration" in a suicide abetment case. This ruling led to the denial of bail for three accused individuals, who were allegedly involved in harassing the victim over an agricultural land dispute. The court highlighted the electronic evidence and corroborating family statements.

Dowry Harassment Case Filed After Woman's Miscarriage

Dowry Harassment Case Filed After Woman's Miscarriage

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against four members of a family for alleged dowry harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation following the victim's miscarriage.

Dalit Girl Commits Suicide After Harassment In Madhya Pradesh

Dalit Girl Commits Suicide After Harassment In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Class 10 Dalit student in Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district committed suicide after allegedly being pressured by a man against whom she had filed a harassment complaint.

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment Allegations: Husband Arrested

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment Allegations: Husband Arrested

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A 24-year-old woman died in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway following a complaint by the victim's family, who allege murder.

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and her lawyer son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT will probe various angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and alleged attempts to destroy evidence.

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT aims to investigate all angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and attempts to destroy evidence.

Youth Climbs Mobile Tower, Accuses Police Of Harassment

Youth Climbs Mobile Tower, Accuses Police Of Harassment

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A youth in Shahjahanpur climbed a mobile tower and threatened to jump, alleging police harassment following his brother's elopement. Police have booked a reporter for allegedly inducing the act and abetting suicide.

Woman Found Dead In Etah; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Woman Found Dead In Etah; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead in her in-laws' house in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging dowry harassment. Police are investigating the case.

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.

Workplace Harassment Allegations Emerge In TCS Staffer's Suicide Case

Workplace Harassment Allegations Emerge In TCS Staffer's Suicide Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Pune have registered a case of abetment to suicide against three individuals, including two Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees, following the death of a 48-year-old IT staffer. The deceased, Amit Brahme, left a suicide note accusing colleagues of humiliation and a friend of defamation. TCS has acknowledged the allegations and stated it is investigating the matter while extending support to the family.

Bengaluru Student Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Academy Harassment

Bengaluru Student Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Academy Harassment

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 23-year-old student at a private coaching academy in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide due to mental harassment and humiliation over poor academic performance. Police have registered a case against academy staff based on a complaint by the student's father.

Bahraich Mock Drill Turns Into Real-Life Rescue Operation

Bahraich Mock Drill Turns Into Real-Life Rescue Operation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A flood relief mock drill in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, unexpectedly became a real rescue operation when a woman jumped into the Ghaghra river in an apparent suicide attempt. Rescuers, initially mistaking it for part of the drill, quickly saved her. Police investigations revealed the woman acted due to alleged family harassment and a dispute with her husband and in-laws, leading to a case being registered.

Police Ask Family To Claim Body In Dowry Death Case

Police Ask Family To Claim Body In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Bhopal have urged the family of Twisha Sharma, who died in suspicious circumstances related to dowry harassment, to take custody of her body due to concerns about decomposition while awaiting a decision on a second autopsy.

TV Actor Aditi Sharma Accuses Husband Of Domestic Violence

TV Actor Aditi Sharma Accuses Husband Of Domestic Violence

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Aditi Sharma has filed a domestic violence complaint against her husband and in-laws, detailing allegations of physical and mental harassment, assault, verbal abuse, character defamation, and the misuse of her valuable stridhan.

Family Demands Probe After Man Found Dead Near Mumbai Railway Track

Family Demands Probe After Man Found Dead Near Mumbai Railway Track

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 26-year-old man was found dead near a railway track in Mumbai, leading his family to request an investigation into a video he allegedly recorded, accusing two women and a man of harassment.

Outrage After Teen Dies Trying To Stop Girl's Harassment

Outrage After Teen Dies Trying To Stop Girl's Harassment

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The death of a 17-year-old boy in Delhi, who was shot after objecting to the harassment of a girl, has triggered widespread protests and demands for justice. Family and community members are calling for swift action against those responsible.

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal.

Twisha Sharma Death: Family Wants Detailed Second Autopsy

Twisha Sharma Death: Family Wants Detailed Second Autopsy

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The family of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who died allegedly due to dowry harassment, has requested a thorough second post-mortem examination by AIIMS Delhi, raising concerns about the initial autopsy and seeking clarity on the cause of death.