A woman in Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint against her husband, accusing him of domestic abuse, infidelity, and mental harassment. The case, registered at the Mahila Police Station (West), Ahmedabad, details years of mistreatment, threats, and alleged extramarital affairs.

The complainant, Payal Vaghela, a resident of Adalaj, Gandhinagar, married Mansinghji Vaghela in 2012. She initially lived with her husband and in-laws in Makarba, Ahmedabad, where she claims she was treated well for five years. However, she alleges that her husband's drinking habits and abusive behaviour began after that period, leading to constant disputes.

According to the complaint, Payal's husband developed a close relationship with another woman, Tamanna, which led to frequent arguments. She claims that whenever she confronted him, he would verbally abuse her and physically assault her. The situation allegedly worsened despite her mother-in-law’s reassurances that he would change.

Payal further states that in October 2024, her husband moved in with Tamanna, leaving her and their daughter to fend for themselves. Later, on November 15, 2024, he returned, allegedly threatening her, saying, "If you don’t give me a divorce, I will make your daughter disappear within two days." The situation escalated when he visited her home with Tamanna and demanded that Payal leave, claiming he wanted to settle down with the other woman.

Feeling helpless, Payal called the police, but no formal complaint was lodged at the time. Instead, her husband and Tamanna left, while she returned to her in-laws' house with her brother-in-law.

After enduring continued mistreatment, Payal finally decided to file an official complaint, citing both physical and mental harassment. She has named her husband, mother-in-law, and other family members in the case, alleging that they actively supported her husband’s actions and failed to intervene.

Mahila Police Station (West), Ahmedabad, have taken cognisance of the complaint and initiated an investigation under relevant sections of the law pertaining to domestic violence, threats, and mental harassment. Payal’s mother, brother, and other relatives have also provided statements supporting her claims.