Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after dispute with mother-in-law over cooking, husband arrested

A 35-year-old woman in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide following a dispute at home involving her mother-in-law, with police arresting her husband after the victim’s family accused the in-laws of dowry harassment.

The woman, identified as Shushma, was an engineer who had previously worked at an IT company in the city. According to reports, she was found hanging at her residence on Tuesday after a family argument, NDTV reported.

Shushma had been married to Puneeth for five years, and the couple have a four-year-old son. Investigators say the household had seen frequent disagreements over minor domestic issues, including the cooking of food.

According to her family, tensions escalated after a dispute between Shushma and her mother-in-law. They alleged that the mother-in-law did not allow her to cook and subjected her to harassment.

Following a complaint filed by Shushma’s relatives, police registered a case accusing her in-laws of dowry harassment. Authorities have since arrested her husband, while efforts are underway to locate and question the mother-in-law.

Police officials said a case has been registered and further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is ongoing.

The incident has drawn attention to the continued challenges surrounding domestic disputes and alleged dowry-related harassment in India.

Another case from December last year involved a Bengaluru tech professional who reportedly died by suicide following alleged harassment and monetary demands from neighbours.

According to a complaint filed by the techie’s mother, her son had been constructing a house on a plot purchased in 2018 when neighbours repeatedly demanded ₹20 lakh over a property-related dispute.

Authorities continue to investigate the latest case as police gather evidence and statements from those involved.