Haryana Woman and Infant Son Found Dead; In-laws Booked for Dowry
· India · Hindustan Times, Times of India, Indian Express
A 25-year-old woman named Sagufta and her one-and-a-half-month-old son were found dead at their home in Rajpura village, Palwal district, on Thursday. Police have booked 11 people following allegations from the woman's family that she was harassed over dowry demands, specifically for an SUV. Her husband, Sohil Khan, is in custody and reportedly sustained injuries while attempting to flee the scene. Authorities suspect the victims were strangled, though the official cause of death awaits a postmortem examination. The victim's family alleged that the in-laws had been pressuring her for gifts and cash since the birth of her son.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the persistent issue of dowry-related violence in India, leading to the loss of lives and triggering criminal investigations against extended family members.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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