Neelam Gorhe seeks impartial probe, review of dowry death law in Shilpa Gaware death case

Shiv Sena MLC Neelam Gorhe has called for an impartial investigation into the death of Shilpa Gaware, who allegedly took her own life. Gorhe wants the probe to establish the root cause and hold accountable anyone who may have ignored or enabled alleged domestic abuse. Gaware, 42, was found dead in her marital home in Wakad, Maharashtra.

Her family alleged that she had faced physical and mental harassment due to her husband and in-laws pressuring her to claim a share of their parental property. Gorhe visited the Wakad Police Station to review the investigation progress and stressed that the probe should be free from political, social, or financial pressures. She wants the police to examine the events leading up to Gaware's death, including communication with her family, call records, messages, CCTV footage, and medical evidence.

Gorhe also urged for accountability if people around Gaware knew about the abuse but didn't intervene. She referenced the Shiv Sena's 'Beloved Daughter-in-law, Safe Daughter-in-law' campaign to support women facing domestic abuse and urged women to seek help through available support systems. Gorhe also called for a review of the seven-year limit for dowry death cases, arguing that harassment can continue even after seven years of marriage.