Bengaluru Woman Dies By Suicide Over Dowry Demands By In-Laws, Leaves Behind 11-Month-Old Son

In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a woman who married for love four years ago died after consuming sleeping pills, reportedly driven to despair by her in-laws' relentless demands for money and gifts. The pressure left her feeling trapped and isolated, leaving behind her 11-month-old son.

Megha and Rajesh’s love marriage began with promise and joy. Four years ago, the Bengaluru couple chose each other, challenging the idea that only arranged marriages ensure stability. Friends remember their early days as filled with warmth and shared dreams. But behind closed doors, the harmony faded. Megha’s family alleges that her in-laws’ constant demands turned her home into a place of torment.

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What Happenned?

In September 2025, the 32-year-old homemaker reportedly took sleeping pills at their Hegganahalli home, with her infant son nearby. Relatives rushed her to a hospital, but she could not be saved, according to News18.

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The Rajagopalnagar Police have filed charges of dowry harassment and abetment of suicide against Rajesh and his family. Authorities are gathering medical and forensic evidence and interviewing both families.The most heart-wrenching aspect is the 11-month-old son Megha leaves behind, now facing a future without his mother and with a father under criminal investigation.

Neighbors recall Megha’s devotion to her son, often seen carrying him during evening walks. The thought of the motherless child has deeply affected even seasoned police officers familiar with dowry cases.