Archive · 24 May 2025
Father and Son Arrested in Dowry Death Case; Political Pressure
Vaishnavi Hagawane died in Pune, and her death is being investigated as a potential murder related to dowry.
Her father-in-law, Rajendra Hagawane (a former politician), and his son, Sushil, have been arrested.
Police are investigating allegations of assault, including the husband using a pipe.
She had attempted suicide with rat poison in 2023.
The police are also looking into 51kg of gold given as 'streedhan' that was pledged and are examining bank records.
Authorities are collecting all evidence to ensure the accused are convicted and punished.
Deputy CM Pawar and CM Fadnavis have ensured a fast-track trial and thorough investigation.
Rajendra and Sushil Hagawane arrested for alleged dowry death of Vaishnavi.
Police investigating the possibility of suicide, and assault using a pipe.
Vaishnavi had previously attempted suicide in November 2023.
Police are investigating the pledging of 51kg of gold received by Vaishnavi.
Opposition alleges delay in police action in the case.
- Who
- Rajendra Hagawane and Sushil Hagawane, arrested in connection to Vaishnavi Hagawane's death.
- What
- Rajendra and Sushil Hagawane arrested in Vaishnavi's dowry death case, with charges including abetment to suicide and assault
- When
- Arrests on Friday, May 16.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- Arrests made in connection to the death of Vaishnavi Hagawane, which may involve dowry and allegations of abuse.
Opposition
Government
Police Action
Opposition
Government delayed police action in the case, not acting until pressure from media and opposition
Government
The State Women's Commission took cognisance and directed police to act accordingly and make the arrests.
- Victim
- Vaishnavi Hagawane (24)
- Arrested
- Rajendra Hagawane (57) and Sushil Hagawane (27)
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Charges
- Dowry death, abetment to suicide, assault
- Date of Death
- May 16, 2024
- Prior Suicide Attempt
- Nov 27, 2023
- Gold Pledged
- 51kg 'Streedhan'
Sources
Ex-NCP leader, son arrested in dowry-suicide case of daughter-in-law in Pune
Former NCP leader from Pune, son arrested in dowry harassment, abetment of suicide cases
Suicide or murder? NCP leader on the run after daughter-in-law's death, 3 held
‘I slept with your wife, you die’: Suicide video, WhatsApp chats from man's phone lead to FIR against wife, lover in Mumbai
Expelled NCP neta Rajendra Hagawane and son Sushil, on run in dowry death case, held
Husband's pipe assault, rat poison suicide attempt, pledged 51kg gold: Chilling details of Vaishnavi Hagawane death case
Delayed police action: Opposition
Govt will make watertight case against people responsible for Vaishnavi’s death: Ajit Pawar
