Kerala Newlywed Alleges Brutal Dowry Torture by Husband in Saudi Arabia
· India · Times of India, The Hindu
A 24-year-old newlywed from Neendakara has alleged that her husband and his family subjected her to severe physical and psychological abuse over dowry demands. The victim, Anju, stated that the harassment began within a week of her marriage when her in-laws complained that her dowry was insufficient. About a month after the wedding, her husband Nandu took her to Saudi Arabia, where she alleged the abuse escalated significantly. She claimed her husband assaulted her with a pressure cooker, a stone, and laptop charger cables, resulting in a serious head injury and multiple physical marks. Anju was eventually brought back to Kerala and is currently receiving treatment at Kollam District General Hospital, while Chavara police have registered a case against the husband and his parents.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe dangers of overseas dowry harassment and domestic abuse faced by Indian citizens abroad, prompting a criminal investigation by Kerala police.
Read the original report — Times of India
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