Suspicious Death of 24-Year-Old Ritu in Jhansi: Family Alleges Dowry Harassment and Poisoning
Key Highlights:
- Background & Marriage: Ritu, a B.A. graduate skilled in computers, was married to Mukesh Sahu from Tikamgarh in February 2024.
- Allegations of Harassment: Her family alleged that in-laws subjected her to constant taunts over her height, lack of children, and unmet dowry demands, while misrepresenting the husband's profession.
- Suspicious Circumstances & Delay in Treatment: According to the family, Ritu was administered poison and delayed medical attention for nearly 27-28 hours before being brought to a medical college, where she passed away during treatment. Police are investigating the matter.