After Bengaluru techie death, another woman dies of 'dowry harassment'

Police in Bengaluru have detained a man employed at a private firm for allegedly encouraging his wife's suicide in their Bagalagunte residence, situated in the city's northwest region. The deceased woman, identified as N Poojashri, passed away last Sunday and leaves behind her husband, J Nandish, and their two-year-old child.

Bengaluru police detained a man for allegedly encouraging his wife's suicide amid dowry harassment complaints. (Representative photo)

Poojashri hailed from Bhadravati in Shivamogga district and entered into marriage with Nandish three years ago. According to investigators, Poojashri had made repeated complaints about dowry-related harassment from her husband and mother-in-law. She had also accused Nandish of physically assaulting her, particularly when she questioned his involvement with another woman, according to a report by The Times Of India.