Dehradun Teacher Suicide: Woman’s Tearful Video Alleges Dowry Harassment, Being Called ‘Manhoos’ by Husband and In-Laws

A heartbreaking video of a government teacher from Dehradun, who died by suicide allegedly after months of harassment by her husband and in-laws, has gone viral on social media. In the emotional clip recorded before her death, the woman apologises to her mother and says she could no longer bear being called 'manhoos' (cursed) after her marriage.

Srishti Kandhari, a government teacher, had married Saurabh Raturi, also a government employee, in November last year. The couple lived in the Doiwala area, around 20 km from Dehradun. According to a police complaint filed by Kandhari's mother, she was subjected to mental and physical harassment over dowry and was repeatedly labelled 'unlucky' and 'inauspicious' by her husband and his family. Kaushambi: Woman Dies by Suicide 2 Months After Marriage, 28-Page Note Details Alleged Dowry Torture.

Dehradun Government Teacher Dies by Suicide, Emotional Video Alleges Dowry Harassment and Being Called 'Manhoos'

In the 90-second video recorded before her death, Kandhari breaks down in tears before speaking. 'Sorry, mummy, main aise ja rahi hoon (Sorry, I am leaving like this). Everything has become so strange. I have been enduring this for six months. Now I can't endure it anymore. Their mindset can never change. They keep blaming me for things that happened after our marriage. (Calling me) "manhoos, manhoos",' she says in the clip.

The teacher died by suicide on Wednesday. Following her mother's complaint, police registered an FIR against her husband Saurabh Raturi, mother-in-law Parvina and sister-in-law Charu. Delhi: Woman Dies by Suicide, Final Video Accuses In-Laws of Dowry Harassment.

Vandana Verma, Circle Officer, Doiwala, said the FIR has been registered under sections related to dowry death and that a post-mortem examination has been conducted.

'We received information that a woman had died by suicide by hanging herself and a police team, as well as an FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team, conducted an inspection of the scene. A post-mortem examination has been conducted. The woman's mother has alleged harassment by her in-laws,' Verma said.

'She got married eight months ago. The woman was a government teacher and her husband also works for a government department,' the police officer added.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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