Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Nov 15: A woman allegedly ended her life just nine months after her marriage, allegedly due to harassment by her husband and in-laws after an astrologer's prediction.
The deceased has been identified as Ashwini (25). Her husband Yuvaraj has been arrested by the police.
It is said that Yuvaraj had fallen in love with Ashwini during college days and had coaxed her to marry him. Ashwini, who had lost her father, convinced her mother for the alliance and the couple got married in the month of February this year.
The couple lived in a separate house for around two months. However, during the coronavirus lockdown, Yuvaraj lost his job and started roaming with his friends. This created rift in the marriage. Ashwini used to work and make ends meet.
In the meantime, family members of Yuvaraj approached an astrologer who predicted that Ashwini would never bear children. Yuvaraj started allegedly harassing Ashwini based on the words of the astrologer. In addition, his family members also started harassing her. Yuvaraj used to harass Ashwini for an expensive mobile phone and more dowry, it is alleged. He was pressuring her to get these for him even if it meant taking loan.
The couple had an argument on the night of Friday, November 13. It is said that Yuvaraj assaulted Ashwini on the morning of Saturday, November 14 too. Later, Ashwini called her sister Varshini and informed the matter. A short while later, Yuvaraj conveyed to her relatives that Ashwini had fallen ill and been admitted to hospital. Before her mother and sister could reach the hospital, Ashwini had breathed her last.
Family members of Ashwini accused Yuvaraj of ruining Ashwini's life based on the words of the astrologer. Injury marks were found on Ashwini's body, sources said.
There is uncertainty regarding the manner in which Ashwini died. A few sources stated that she was found hanging in her room. Her family members alleged that Yuvaraj had hanged her and made it look like suicide.
The truth would be revealed only after post-mortem report is available. The body was shifted to Ambedkar hospital for post-mortem.
A case has been registered in Hennur police station.