Woman found dead in Mudigere, husband, in-laws detained over Dowry harassment allegations
Mudigere: In a tragic incident, a 26-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mavinakoodige, Mudigere taluk, on Monday. The deceased, identified as Subheeksha, was reportedly found hanging, which has raised concerns about the cause of her death.
Following the discovery, Subheeksha's father, Chinnegowda, lodged a complaint with the Baloor Police, alleging that his daughter had been driven to suicide due to continuous emotional harassment over dowry by her husband, MC Praveen, and his parents, Chandregowda and Lakshmi.
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Subheeksha, originally from Guttihadka in Malavanthige village near Samse in Kalasa taluk, married Praveen, a resident of Markal village in Baloor hobli, on May 29, 2020. The couple has a three-year-old son.
Based on the complaint, the Baloor Police have detained Praveen and his parents for questioning.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
