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News18
4 days ago
- News18
'Can't Bear Torture': In Last Message, Tamil Nadu Woman Called In-laws 'Criminals' Before Suicide
Last Updated: Rithanya also accused her in-laws of mental torture and alleged she was physically assaulted by her husband Kavin 'I can't live with him," said Rithanya, a 27-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, in one of seven voice notes that she had sent to her father before death by suicide. The woman ended her life by consuming poison o n June 28, alleging that she was subjected to severe physical and mental abuse from her husband and in-laws over dowry. The case of harassment over dowry came to light after Rithanya's body was found in her car on a road in Tiruppur district. She tied the knot with Kavin Kumar (27) in April this year. After Rithanya's death, Rithanya's father, RG Annadurai (53), filed a police complaint that led to the arrest of Kavin Kumar (27) and his mother Chithradevi (47). In her messages, Rithanya said she does not want to live with his husband. 'He and his family are criminals. They planned to destroy my life," she said in one recording, adding that she cannot marry again, The News Minute reported. Rithanya also accused her in-laws of mental torture and alleged she was physically assaulted by Kavin. 'I cannot bear the mental torture that they are giving me, nor can I be with him physically," she said. 'I'm not lying to you, Dad. This is the truth," she added. Rithanya, a newlywed and daughter of Annadurai—a garment businessman and former political candidate —was married to 28-year-old Kavin Kumar on April 11, 2025, in a lavish ceremony. The wedding involved a hefty dowry that included 300 sovereigns of gold, a Volvo car worth Rs 70 lakh, and expenses amounting to Rs 2.5 crore. Additionally, there was an assurance of another 200 sovereigns of gold to be given later. However, within just ten days of marriage, the situation turned grim. Rithanya began facing severe harassment from her husband Kavin Kumar, father-in-law Easwaramoorthy, and mother-in-law Chithradevi, all of whom pressured her over the promised remaining dowry. The abuse was not just verbal but included acts of cruelty, such as making her stand for hours over trivial matters. On Saturday afternoon, after a visit to the Thalakkarai Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal Temple, Rithanya reportedly bought pesticide from Seyur. While on her way to the Mondipalayam Perumal Temple, she consumed the substance inside her car parked along the roadside. Passersby noticed her unconscious and informed the police. She was taken to the Avinashi Government Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. Suicide Prevention: If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) First Published: June 30, 2025, 21:36 IST
Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Dowry of 300 gold sovereigns, ₹70 lakh car not enough? Tamil Nadu bride dies by suicide, blames husband, in-laws
In a tragic incident, a woman allegedly died by suicide two months after her marriage, following severe physical and mental torture by her husband and in-laws over dowry. The incident took place on Saturday in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district. The woman, identified as 27-year-old Rithanya, was married to 28-year-old Kavin Kumar in a grand ceremony on 11 April 2025. News18 reported that Rithanya's family gave a lavish dowry of 300 sovereigns of gold and a ₹ 70 lakh Volvo car, spent ₹ 2.5 crore on the wedding, and promised to give an additional 200 sovereigns. She was relentlessly harassed by Kavin, father-in-law Easwaramoorthy, and mother-in-law Chithradevi, who demanded the remaining 200 sovereigns, the media report said. She was also subjected to humiliation over minor issues, forcing her to stand for hours, among other acts of cruelty. On 29 June, Rithanya visited the Thalakkarai Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal Temple. Later, she bought pesticide from Seyur, and while en route to the Mondipalayam Perumal Temple, she consumed it inside her car parked by the roadside, the report said. Later, the police were informed, and Rithanya was rushed to Avinashi Government Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. Before the suicide, the woman sent a WhatsApp voice message to her father, Annadurai, holding Kavin Kumar and her in-laws responsible for her death. The police have lodged a case of abetment to suicide and arrested Kavin Kumar, his father and mother. The tragic incident has sparked public outrage, with the victim's family members staging a protest at the hospital. They are demanding immediate action against the accused. Her audio message has gone viral on social media, intensifying calls for justice. Three women were arrested in Ballia district in connection with the alleged murder of a newly-wed woman over the matter of dowry, officials said on 21 June. Sapna (22), wife of Narendra Chauhan, was found dead in a room at her in-laws' house in Kotwa village, under the Maniyar Police Station area. Her body was allegedly discovered in a position that suggested suicide, as it was found hanging from a ceiling fan, the police stated. Maniyar Station House Officer (SHO) Ratnesh Dubey stated that upon receiving the information, the police reached the scene, took custody of Sapna's body, and sent it for post-mortem examination at the district hospital.
Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Dowry of 300 gold sovereigns, ₹70 lakh car not enough? Tamil Nadu bride dies by suicide, blames husband, in-laws
In a tragic incident, a woman allegedly died by suicide two months after her marriage, following severe physical and mental torture by her husband and in-laws over dowry. The incident took place on Saturday in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district. The woman, identified as 27-year-old Rithanya, was married to 28-year-old Kavin Kumar in a grand ceremony on 11 April 2025. News18 reported that Rithanya's family gave a lavish dowry of 300 sovereigns of gold and a ₹ 70 lakh Volvo car, spent ₹ 2.5 crore on the wedding, and promised to give an additional 200 sovereigns. She was relentlessly harassed by Kavin, father-in-law Easwaramoorthy, and mother-in-law Chithradevi, who demanded the remaining 200 sovereigns, the media report said. She was also subjected to humiliation over minor issues, forcing her to stand for hours, among other acts of cruelty. On 29 June, Rithanya visited the Thalakkarai Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal Temple. Later, she bought pesticide from Seyur, and while en route to the Mondipalayam Perumal Temple, she consumed it inside her car parked by the roadside, the report said. Later, the police were informed, and Rithanya was rushed to Avinashi Government Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. Before the suicide, the woman sent a WhatsApp voice message to her father, Annadurai, holding Kavin Kumar and her in-laws responsible for her death. The police have lodged a case of abetment to suicide and arrested Kavin Kumar, his father and mother. The tragic incident has sparked public outrage, with the victim's family members staging a protest at the hospital. They are demanding immediate action against the accused. Her audio message has gone viral on social media, intensifying calls for justice. Three women were arrested in Ballia district in connection with the alleged murder of a newly-wed woman over the matter of dowry, officials said on 21 June. Sapna (22), wife of Narendra Chauhan, was found dead in a room at her in-laws' house in Kotwa village, under the Maniyar Police Station area. Her body was allegedly discovered in a position that suggested suicide, as it was found hanging from a ceiling fan, the police stated. Maniyar Station House Officer (SHO) Ratnesh Dubey stated that upon receiving the information, the police reached the scene, took custody of Sapna's body, and sent it for post-mortem examination at the district hospital. "The FIR names her husband, Narendra Chauhan, his sister, Champa Devi, and two sisters-in-law, Puja Devi and Reena Devi. They were booked under sections of the BNS and Dowry Prohibition Act," the SHO had said.
