Ahmedabad Woman Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Husband; Abetment Case Registered

A case of abetment of suicide has been registered against a man in Ahmedabad after his wife, Ekta, died following alleged mental and physical harassment, with her mother accusing him of confining her at home and denying her food.

The complaint was lodged on October 15 by Seema Devi, 44, the deceased’s mother, against her son-in-law, Amit Singh Tomar. She alleged that her daughter had faced prolonged harassment and that the treatment had left her distressed. Shaherkotda police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

According to the complaint, Ekta and Tomar had been married for around 13 years. Seema Devi told police that her daughter frequently called her to complain about her husband’s behaviour, including harassment over household chores and the medication she took for insomnia. She also alleged that Tomar restricted Ekta’s movements by confining her to the house and denying her food.

Seema Devi said she had repeatedly tried to comfort her daughter and had spoken to Tomar in an attempt to resolve the dispute. However, she alleged that Ekta continued to suffer and was afraid to speak openly about her circumstances. The family had moved to Ahmedabad around three months before the incident.

Ekta Taken to Civil Hospital

According to the complaint, on October 10, at around 10 am, Tomar arrived at the family’s residence in the Shaherkotda area and informed them that Ekta had not woken up. Her mother rushed to check on her and found her unconscious, with fluid coming from her mouth.

The family called an ambulance, which took Ekta to Civil Hospital for treatment. She died on October 11, according to the complaint. When Seema Devi asked Tomar what had happened, he allegedly told her that Ekta’s condition had deteriorated after she consumed an excessive quantity of opium tablets.

Complaint Also Refers to Husband’s Previous Marriage

In her complaint, Seema Devi alleged that her daughter had endured prolonged mental and physical harassment at the hands of Tomar. She also referred to Tomar’s previous marriage, claiming that his former wife, Sanju, had died by suicide after experiencing physical and mental harassment.

Shaherkotda police have registered an abetment of suicide case against Tomar. The police are investigating the allegations and the circumstances surrounding Ekta’s death. The allegations against the husband have not been established in court.