Gwalior, October 21: In a disturbing incident, a 21-year-old woman died by suicide after consuming acid to escape dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Vimlesh Baghel, a newlywed, took this step after being physically and mentally harassed for failing to bring a high-value "Murrah" buffalo demanded by her in-laws. The continuous abuse reportedly left her in despair, forcing her to end her life. Police have registered a case against her husband and four family members, all of whom are currently absconding.

Her in-laws, identified as father-in-law Imrat Baghel, mother-in-law Vidya Bai, brother-in-law Harisingh, and sister-in-law Bhavana Baghel, allegedly subjected Vimlesh to relentless abuse over the dowry demand, reported Times of India. The harassment reportedly began soon after her marriage to Dinesh Baghel on January 31, 2024, with the family pressuring her to provide a Murrah buffalo valued at around INR 2 lakh for their dairy business. Vimlesh’s relatives said she endured daily beatings and emotional torment, leaving her distressed and isolated. Madhya Pradesh Shocker: 24 Transgenders Attempt Mass Suicide by Consuming Phenyl in Indore, Demand Arrest of Accused in Rape Case (Watch Videos).

As per the Times of India report, on September 20, the abuse escalated, prompting Vimlesh to take the drastic step of consuming acid the following day. She was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Her family expressed shock and grief, stating that she had repeatedly reached out to them in tears but had been too scared to file an official complaint against her in-laws. Madhya Pradesh Shocker: 2 Accused of Kidnapping 6-Year-Old Boy Held After Brief Gunfight in Morena District.

Police registered an FIR on October 17 against Dinesh Baghel and his four family members under charges of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide. All five accused remain absconding, and authorities are actively searching for them.

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