UP Woman Dies Alleging Dowry Harassment by Husband, In-Laws

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• A 24-year-old woman named Manisha, from Rathauda village in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide due to dowry harassment on July 16, 2025.
• Before her death, she recorded a video and left a three-page suicide note detailing the abuse she faced.
• manisha’s family claims ₹20 lakh was spent on her wedding to Kundan in November 2024 but alleges continued demands for dowry, including a car. They also report that Manisha suffered physical and mental abuse and was forced into an abortion by her husband’s family.
• On the night of July 15, she allegedly consumed pesticide while sleeping on the terrace at her parental home. Her body was discovered the next morning.
• An FIR has been filed against five individuals: her husband Kundan, his parents (mother-in-law and father-in-law), and two brothers-in-law based on complaints made by Manisha’s brother Ritik.
• In a purported suicide note and video message left behind by Manisha, she allege