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Crime
Newlywed Shivani found hanged in Indore; family alleges 15 lakh dowry demand
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 07:02 PM
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A newly married woman, Shivani, was discovered hanged in the Malharganj area of Indore. Her maternal family claims the groom’s relatives demanded a dowry of 15 lakh rupees and subjected her to torture before fleeing.
The body of Shivani, a newly married woman, was found hanging in a residential locality of Malharganj, Indore, prompting a criminal investigation. Local media reported the discovery on Wednesday, and the police have secured the site for forensic examination.
According to Shivani's maternal relatives, the groom's family allegedly demanded a dowry of 15 lakh rupees shortly after the wedding and subjected the bride to continuous harassment. They contend that the pressure escalated into physical and mental torture, culminating in her death.
Police officials confirmed that the accused members of the groom’s family have absconded from the city. A case under sections relating to dowry harassment, homicide and criminal conspiracy has been registered, and a search operation is underway to locate the suspects.
The incident adds to a growing list of dowry‑related violence cases across India, underscoring the need for stricter enforcement of existing laws and heightened community awareness.
According to Shivani's maternal relatives, the groom's family allegedly demanded a dowry of 15 lakh rupees shortly after the wedding and subjected the bride to continuous harassment. They contend that the pressure escalated into physical and mental torture, culminating in her death.
Police officials confirmed that the accused members of the groom’s family have absconded from the city. A case under sections relating to dowry harassment, homicide and criminal conspiracy has been registered, and a search operation is underway to locate the suspects.
The incident adds to a growing list of dowry‑related violence cases across India, underscoring the need for stricter enforcement of existing laws and heightened community awareness.