Woman ends life; husband, in-laws held for dowry harassment (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman in Ambernath allegedly died by suicide after her husband and in-laws allegedly harassed her over dowry demands, leading to their arrest.

• A 26-year-old woman in Ambernath allegedly died by suicide on June 16, 2026.
• Police arrested her husband, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law for dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.
• The family allegedly demanded 50 grams of gold after the marriage and subjected the woman to surveillance and restrictions.