A woman from Ahmedabad has filed a police complaint against her husband and in-laws, alleging physical assault, mental harassment, and dowry-related demands. The complaint, lodged at the Ghatlodia police station, details repeated instances of abuse and threats to her life.

Allegations of domestic violence and dowry demands

Parulben Vyas, a constable working in the Prohibition and Excise Department, Ahmedabad has accused her husband Harsh Ghanshyambhai Vyas along with her mother-in-law, Kiranben of subjecting her to constant torture. In her statement, she claimed that her in-laws pressured her to provide a monthly sum of ₹20,000 and frequently taunted her over domestic chores.

The alleged abuse escalated when she refused to comply with their financial demands. On July 29, 2024, Parulben recounted being physically assaulted by her husband and in-laws, leading to severe injuries. She sought medical attention at Civil Hospital and later approached the police.

Threats to life and family

Parulben further alleged that her husband and in-laws repeatedly threatened to kill her and her family if she disclosed the abuse. She mentioned an instance where her husband forcefully took her phone and restrained her while she was beaten. Following the incident, she informed her father, who rushed to her in-laws' residence to intervene.

Despite attempts at reconciliation, the situation worsened. On October 2, 2024, her husband reportedly informed her that he no longer wished to maintain any relationship with her and abandoned her without any support.

Legal action initiated

The Ghatlodia police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Dowry Prohibition Act. Authorities have begun an investigation into the matter, collecting evidence, medical reports, and witness statements.

Further updates are awaited as the case progresses.