MP's Dhar Woman Dies After Allegedly Consuming Poison, Family Alleges ₹10 Lakh Dowry Demand, Assault And Injuries On Body

Dhar, Madhya Pradesh: Sapna, a 33-year-old married woman, passed away after reportedly consuming poison. According to her family, Sapna had endured dowry harassment for a decade, demanding a payment of ₹10 lakh for a new house, of which they had already contributed ₹5 lakh. Additionally, her family claims that Jitendra, her husband, allegedly assaulted her a month prior, resulting in injuries to her hands and legs.

Sapna had stayed with her paternal in-laws in Indore for 20-25 days following a family discussion. After being brought back to Dhamnod, her family was not allowed to enter the house when informed of her passing around 2 pm. The body was discovered at the Dhamnod Community Health Centre, where they noticed injuries on her limbs and head.

The body was kept in a freezer at the family's request before it was transferred to the Dhamnod police station. Dhamnod police station in-charge Santosh Yadav stated that the family's concerns have been acknowledged and that the matter will be subject to a comprehensive investigation.