Pune: Techie Dies by Suicide Months After Marriage; Husband, In-Laws Arrested Over Dowry Allegations
The deceased was identified as Vaishnavi Pravin Jarande, who married Omkar Sanjay Ghisare on May 9, 2026. According to her family's complaint, they spent around Rs 45 lakh on the wedding and gave 10 tolas of gold. They alleged that her husband and in-laws subsequently demanded an additional Rs 5 lakh for a car.
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A 23-year-old IT company employee died by suicide at her matrimonial home in Pune, months after her marriage, with her family alleging that she was subjected to mental and physical harassment over a demand for Rs 5 lakh to purchase a car. Police have arrested her husband and his parents in connection with the case.
Woman Married in May
The deceased was identified as Vaishnavi Pravin Jarande, who married Omkar Sanjay Ghisare on May 9, 2026. According to her family's complaint, they spent around Rs 45 lakh on the wedding and gave 10 tolas of gold. They alleged that her husband and in-laws subsequently demanded an additional Rs 5 lakh for a car. Pune: Techie Slits Pregnant Wife’s Throat Over Dispute Over Land Purchase, Jumps From 2nd Floor in Suicide Bid.
Vaishnavi initially lived with her in-laws before moving to Bengaluru for work. She returned to Pune at the end of June and continued working for a software company while staying at her matrimonial home. Her family alleged that she faced mental and physical harassment from her husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Phone Call to Mother Before Death
According to the complaint, Vaishnavi called her mother on the night of September 24 and spoke about the alleged harassment at her marital home. Later that night, at around 11.30 pm, her husband also contacted her family. When relatives were subsequently unable to reach Vaishnavi, her parents travelled to Pune. They were later informed that she had died at her residence. TCS Employee Suicide in Pune: Police Probe Alleged Mental Harassment in Amit Bramhe's Death.
Husband, Parents Arrested
Following a complaint by Vaishnavi's father, Kalepadal police registered a case against her husband and his parents under provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act and for alleged abetment of suicide. Police have arrested the husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and the allegations of harassment and dowry demand.
Senior Inspector Girisha Nimbalkar said the woman's husband works as a CNC machine operator, while Vaishnavi was employed with a software company. Police also said the couple had a love marriage and that further details would emerge as the investigation progresses.
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.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 28, 2026 03:22 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
