Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Kerala and Beyond: Recent Deaths Linked to Domestic Violence and Dowry
Several women recently died or were found dead due to domestic abuse.
One woman in Kerala killed herself after being hurt by her husband, who has now been arrested.
Another woman in Kollam was reportedly murdered by her husband, and a woman in Sharjah, along with her daughter, were found dead, the result of long-term abuse.
These cases highlight the ongoing problem of violence and dowry-related issues, which often lead to tragic outcomes.
A 23-year-old pregnant woman in Kerala died by suicide after alleged abuse.
Her husband and mother-in-law have been arrested and placed in judicial custody.
Police found WhatsApp messages detailing physical violence from the husband.
Another woman in Kollam was allegedly murdered by her husband due to dowry demands.
A woman and her daughter were found dead in Sharjah after years of domestic violence.
- Who
- Faseela, Athulya, Vipanchika, their husbands, and respective families, plus law enforcement agencies.
- What
- Multiple cases of domestic violence and deaths, including suicides and alleged murders, linked to dowry and abuse.
- When
- Recent cases reported in July 2024.
- Where
- Kerala and Kollam in India, and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- The incidents involved allegations of physical and emotional abuse, dowry demands, and abetment to suicide.
View of Families
Accused Perspective
Perspective
View of Families
Families of victims believe they were abused and/or murdered
Accused Perspective
Accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Location of incidents
- Kerala, India; Kollam, India; Sharjah, UAE
- Allegations
- Domestic abuse, dowry harassment, abetment to suicide, murder
- Victims
- Faseela, Athulya, Vipanchika
- Arrests
- Husbands and mother-in-law
- Charges
- Abetment to suicide, murder, and dowry-related charges
