A 34-year-old woman in Ahmedabad on Sunday has lodged a formal complaint against her husband, in-laws, and sister-in-law, alleging years of physical and mental harassment.

The complainant, Surekha Desai, stated that she was subjected to threats of being set ablaze and killed, along with repeated instances of assault and verbal abuse.

The complaint was lodged at Vastrapur Police Station which mentions a series of events starting in 2006 when Surekhaben married Vishnu Desai, a resident of Satellite.

Initially, the marriage was harmonious, and the couple was blessed with two sons. However, she alleged that the situation deteriorated due to interference and instigation by her sister-in-law, Chetana, and continued support for such behaviour by her in-laws.

Surekha moved out of her matrimonial home in 2014 after facing relentless harassment and took shelter with her parents. Despite repeated reconciliations mediated by community leaders, her husband and in-laws allegedly resumed their abusive behaviour.

In her statement, Surekha recounted an incident where she was physically assaulted and thrown out of the house with her children. She also accused her husband and in-laws of making life-threatening threats, including dousing her with kerosene to set her ablaze.

The harassment reportedly escalated in 2023, prompting Surekha to file a complaint. However, a temporary truce was reached after her husband apologised. But the abuse resumed, leaving her with no choice but to approach the police again.

Surekha has named her husband, father-in-law Bhagwan, mother-in-law Jagaben, and sister-in-law Chetana in the complaint. The allegations include physical assault, mental harassment, and threats to her life.

An officer at Vastrapur Police Station confirmed the registration of the case and stated, “We are investigating the matter thoroughly. Statements from all parties will be recorded, and appropriate legal action will be taken.”

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