Mumbai: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abetting Wife's Suicide 7 Months After Love Marriage; Dowry Demand, Assault Alleged

Mumbai police have apprehended Sheikh Tauhid Sheikh Wahid on charges of allegedly instigating his wife's suicide, seven months following their love marriage. The accused was ordered to police custody by a Borivali court. Police allege domestic abuse, stating Hina Tauhid Sheikh, the accused's wife, took her own life on September 22 at her maternal family's dwelling in Malad.

Investigation showed she allegedly suffered physical and mental abuse by Tauhid over his infidelity. Hina and Tauhid got married on February 4, 2026, after a love affair. She moved to Akola to live with him. In August, Hina told her mother that Tauhid was involved in an extramarital affair. Upon confronting him, he allegedly beat her severely.

On September 18, Hina visited a hospital with her sister, Ayesha, for treatment. During the visit, she informed Ayesha about Tauhid's assault, which Ayesha witnessed through a video call. Following the incident, Hina's mother and sister traveled to Akola the next day to confront Tauhid. He allegedly claimed Hina did not perform household duties and constantly suspected him, stating he did not want to continue living with her.

He also alleged he had expected a dowry of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh from Hina's wealthy family but received nothing. He reportedly threatened to have her taken away if she did not leave. Hina returned to Mumbai for medical treatment, but remained severely distressed. On September 22, she was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her flat.

Family rushed her to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Malvani police recorded her mother's statement alleging Tauhid subjected her to abuse, leading to her suicide. The police registered a case against Tauhid for allegedly abetting her suicide, and he was arrested two days ago. Further investigation is ongoing.