Bengaluru techie dies by suicide; husband, in-laws booked for dowry harassment

Bengaluru: A 29-year-old software engineer died by suicide following alleged dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws in JP Nagar 8th Phase, police said.

Bhuvaneshwari, a native of Tamil Nadu, allegedly hanged herself in her flat on Monday afternoon. She was married to software engineer Harish Kumar. The couple has a one-year-old child.

Police said the couple married four years ago with the consent of both families after being in a relationship. At the time of marriage, her family spent Rs 25 lakh, including Rs 3 lakh on gold.

After marriage, Bhuvaneshwari allegedly faced mental and physical harassment from her husband and his family over demands for more money.

A few months ago, Kumar moved back to Tamil Nadu, while Bhuvaneshwari lived with her parents and child in Bengaluru. He had also been pressuring her for divorce and had not visited even when their child was unwell.

Based on a complaint from her father Anbalagan, Thalaghattapura police registered a case of dowry harassment against Kumar, his mother Kartigaivalli and brother Rakesh Kumar.

Further investigation is underway.

(If you are in distress or having suicidal tendencies, please reach out to these 24/7 helplines: KIRAN 1800-599-0019 or Arogya Sahayavani at 104)