Daughters death trap: When marriage becomes a deadly trap | In-Depth

In this episode of In-Depth, the focus is on dowry deaths in India. A recent surge in dowry-related fatalities highlights a systemic issue across India, with four women losing their lives within a single week in mid-May. In Bhopal, a woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her matrimonial home. Her husband, a practicing lawyer, and her mother-in-law, a retired judge, face allegations of harassment. Following legal interventions, a second postmortem is scheduled in Delhi to ensure a fair investigation. Similarly, in Greater Noida, a woman allegedly died after being thrown from a building by her in-laws over unfulfilled demands for a luxury vehicle and cash. Additional cases in Karnataka and Gwalior further underscore the widespread nature of this issue. With over 5,700 dowry deaths reported in 2024 and cruelty by relatives accounting for a significant portion of crimes against women, these incidents expose the persistent societal pressures and systemic failures that continue to endanger married women across the country.