Archive · 22 Jun 2025
19-Year-Old Dies by Suicide Amid Dowry Harassment Allegations
A young woman named Poojitha died by suicide.
She was married to a man named Srinu, and they were married in April.
Her in-laws and husband allegedly asked her for more money, called dowry.
They wanted an extra ₹10 lakh on top of the ₹11 lakh they had already received.
The police are now looking into the matter.
It is thought that this situation led to Poojitha ending her own life, and the police have started an investigation of dowry harassment.
Police have moved the body for a postmortem and the case is ongoing.
A 19-year-old woman died by suicide in Hyderabad.
The deceased, Maloth Poojitha, was allegedly harassed for dowry.
She was married to Jatoth Srinu in April.
The family allegedly demanded an additional dowry of ₹10 lakh.
Police have registered a case of dowry harassment and are investigating.
- Who
- Maloth Poojitha, her husband Jatoth Srinu, and his family.
- What
- A 19-year-old woman died by suicide due to alleged dowry harassment.
- When
- The incident occurred recently, with the husband finding her on June 21st around 9:30 PM.
- Where
- Hyderabad, at the woman's residence.
- Why
- Allegedly due to dowry harassment and demands for more money.
Family of the Deceased
Family of the Accused
Dowry Harassment
Family of the Deceased
The family reported the dowry harassment that drove the victim to suicide
Family of the Accused
Unknown
- Victim
- Maloth Poojitha
- Age
- 19
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Husband
- Jatoth Srinu
- Alleged Harassment
- Dowry demands
- Dowry Amount
- ₹10 lakh demanded
- Wedding Expenditure
- ₹11 lakh
- Police Action
- Case registered, investigation underway