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Software Engineer Dies by Suicide 6 Months After Marriage, Family Accuses In-Laws of Dowry Abuse

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: March 4, 2025 17:01 IST

A tragic incident occurred in Hyderabad when 35-year-old software engineer Devika took her own life at home on Sunday ...

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A tragic incident occurred in Hyderabad when 35-year-old software engineer Devika took her own life at home on Sunday night. She had a lavish wedding in Goa six months ago with her husband, Satish. Allegations from her family suggest that he pressured her for dowry, contributing to her distress.

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Satish, also a techie, notified the police and Devika's family that she hanged herself. Following her death, her family accused Satish of harassing her over dowry demands, claiming this drove her to her tragic decision. Further details on this shocking incident are awaited.

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