Woman police constable files complaint against husband, in-laws for harassment, ₹10 lakh dowry demand

Nine months into the marriage, a woman discovered her husband’s extra-marital affair. When she confronted him, he assaulted her.

The woman, a police constable, posted at Gomtipur police station has filed a complaint against her husband and in-laws at Odhav police station, accusing them of harassment, and assault, and demanding ₹10 lakh from her. The harassment reportedly began soon after her marriage and intensified after she confronted her husband over his illicit relationship.

According to the complaint, the 32-year-old constable Rekha (name changed) married Rameshbhai from Kalol in 2021. After the marriage, she started living in a joint family. However, just nine months later, she discovered that her husband was involved in an extra-marital affair. When she questioned him, he became violent, assaulted her, and blamed his parents for forcing him into the marriage against his will.

The woman alleged that her in-laws also harassed her emotionally, repeatedly taunting her and supporting her husband's abusive behaviour. Over time, her husband frequently borrowed money from her and even took a loan in her name. Matters worsened when she became pregnant and moved to her parental home for safety.

Upon returning to her marital home, she was once again subjected to harassment. Her husband and in-laws accused her of bringing nothing with her and demanded ₹10 lakh as dowry. When the pressure became unbearable, she returned to her parental home and finally approached the Odhav police station to register a formal complaint.

The police have registered the case and launched an investigation. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.