In this day and age, the dowry culture still persists, with husbands and their families expecting money, property, or other forms of income from the bride's family during marriage. This toxic tradition, deeply ingrained in certain parts of society, has led to the abuse, harassment, and even death of many women. Despite progress in various spheres, the dark shadow of dowry demands continues to plague many families, often culminating in tragic outcomes.
One such heartbreaking case recently occurred in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, where a 26-year-old MBBS doctor, Pratiksha Bhusare, took her own life after enduring months of domestic abuse and harassment at the hands of her husband and his family. The young doctor's life, full of promise and potential, was cut short a mere five months into her marriage, revealing the devastating impact of dowry-related abuse.
The seven-page suicide note gives details about the harassment she faced from her husband as he questioned her character and checked her phone call records and messages. The couple got married on March 27 this year.
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Pratiksha was a well-respected medical officer, serving in one of the leading private hospitals in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Her career was on an upward trajectory, and she was known for her dedication and compassion toward her patients. However, behind closed doors, she faced relentless pressure from her husband and in-laws, who constantly harassed her for not bringing sufficient dowry. Despite her professional success, the psychological and emotional toll of the abuse became unbearable, leading her to take the extreme step of hanging herself in her own home.
Before taking this tragic step, Pratiksha penned a detailed seven-page suicide note. In this heartbreaking letter, she described the abuse she endured, the constant humiliation, and the relentless demands for money. She explained how her husband, who had completed his MBBS in Russia, doubted her every move, frequently checked her call records and text messages, and questioned her character. The note also highlighted how her husband's family caused significant distress due to her family's inability to meet their dowry demands. Pratiksha explicitly blamed her husband for driving her to this irreversible decision.
Following this devastating incident, Pratiksha's family filed an FIR at the CIDCO Police Station, accusing her husband of dowry death and abetment to suicide. The case has sparked outrage in the community, drawing attention to the persistent issue of dowry harassment and the need for stricter enforcement of laws to protect women from such abuse.
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( Rehash/Yash Kamble/MSM)
