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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
Death of Vipanjika & child: Kerala HC seeks Centre's response on plea for repatriation of bodies
Kochi: High court on Wednesday sought instructions from the Union govt on a petition seeking the repatriation of the mortal remains of Vipanjika Maniyan, a native of Keralapuram in Kollam, and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Vaibhavi, who were found dead in Sharjah, UAE. Justice N Nagaresh was considering the petition by S Sheela, the maternal aunt of Vipanjika. Besides repatriation, Sheela has also sought a directive for a fair and proper investigation into the deaths, alleging that Vipanjika had suffered persistent mental harassment, emotional abuse and threats at the hands of her husband, Nidheesh Mohan, and other in-laws. HC instructed the petitioner to implead Nidheesh Mohan as he is the legal claimant concerning decisions on the repatriation of mortal remains. The petition will be further considered on Thursday. According to the petitioner, she is currently the only close relative available in Kerala, as Vipanjika's mother, Shylaja, has travelled to Sharjah to facilitate the repatriation process, while the deceased's only sibling resides in Canada. Vipanjika and her daughter were reportedly found hanging at their residence in Sharjah on July 8. The petitioner alleged that the unnatural and shocking nature of the incident — particularly the alleged hanging of a one-year-old child — raises serious suspicion, pointing to a possible case of murder or abetment to suicide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like BITS Excellence, now online BITS Pilani Digital Apply Now Undo Sheela further contended that Vipanjika had repeatedly confided in her mother and close relatives about the severe mental agony and abuse she faced in her marital home. She had allegedly shared photographs showing injuries from physical assault, allegedly inflicted by her husband. Following the incident, Shylaja lodged a complaint with the Kundara police against the in-laws, alleging consistent physical and mental cruelty, particularly over the alleged insufficient gold and dowry. The petitioner also sought a direction to the Indian Embassy in the UAE to ensure that the post-mortem and other medico-legal formalities are conducted in accordance with internationally accepted standards and protocols.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Hans India
Kerala Mother And Child Found Dead In Sharjah; Family Alleges Dowry Torture
A tragic incident in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, has resulted in the death of a 32-year-old woman from Kerala and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, prompting police in India to file criminal charges against her husband's family for alleged dowry harassment and domestic violence. Vipanjika Mani and her daughter Vybhavi were discovered dead in Al Nahda, Sharjah, on July 8, 2025. The Kundara police in Kollam, Kerala, have registered a case treating the incident as suicide following alleged child murder, based on a complaint filed by Vipanjika's mother. The First Information Report names Vipanjika's husband Nidheesh as the primary accused, along with his sister Neethu and their father. The complaint details extensive allegations of physical and mental abuse inflicted upon Vipanjika due to dowry-related demands from her husband's family. According to the mother's complaint, Vipanjika endured systematic torture because her family's dowry contribution was deemed insufficient by her in-laws. The abuse allegedly included deliberate attempts to damage her appearance, with her head being shaved to make her look unattractive because she was fair-skinned while her husband and his family were of darker complexion. The complaint further alleges that Vipanjika faced physical assault and was served divorce papers when she confronted her husband about suspected extramarital relationships. The case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including provisions for cruelty by husband or relatives and abetment of suicide, as well as violations of the Dowry Prohibition Act regarding both giving and demanding dowry. Prior to the tragic incident, Vipanjika had posted a suicide note on her Facebook account. Additionally, investigators recovered a handwritten note attributed to her that contained detailed allegations of abuse, including claims of sexual harassment by her father-in-law. In this note, she reportedly described being subjected to brutal treatment at her husband's home and detailed inappropriate behavior by her father-in-law. The handwritten note allegedly revealed that when Vipanjika informed her husband about his father's misconduct, he failed to take action and made disturbing statements about the marriage arrangement. The note also described forced participation in degrading activities and physical violence, with Vipanjika expressing that she could no longer endure the treatment. Vipanjika's mother, speaking to media representatives, expressed shock at the extent of her daughter's suffering, stating that the family was unaware of the severity of the situation. She emphasized that adequate punishment for the accused would be necessary for her daughter to find peace. The case highlights ongoing concerns about dowry-related violence and domestic abuse affecting Indian women, including those living abroad. The incident has drawn attention to the need for better support systems and protective measures for women facing such circumstances in their marriages. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the investigation is continuing, with authorities working to gather additional evidence and pursue justice for the deceased woman and her infant daughter. The tragic case underscores the devastating consequences of dowry harassment and domestic violence within families.
India Today
15-07-2025
- India Today
Kerala woman dies by suicide in Sharjah after killing daughter over dowry abuse
The Kerala police have registered a case based on a complaint filed by the mother of a woman who allegedly died by suicide along with her infant daughter in Sharjah, United Arab to the First Information Report (FIR) by Kundara police in Kollam, 32-year-old Vipanjika Mani was found dead along with her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Vybhavi, in Al Nahda, Sharjah, on July 8. The FIR states that the incident is being treated as a case of suicide after alleged child husband Nidheesh has been named as the first accused in the case, followed by his sister Neethu and their father. The complaint alleges that Vipanjika was subjected to both physical and mental harassment over dowry-related demands. As per the mother's complaint, Vipanjika was tortured mentally and physically by the accused saying the dowry given was not enough. It also said that her hair was cut to make her look ugly as she was fair and her husband and his family were dark in further claims that she was assaulted, her appearance deliberately altered by shaving her head, and she was served a divorce notice when she questioned her husband's alleged extramarital case has been registered under Sections 85 (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) and 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 3 (penalty for giving or taking dowry) and 4 (penalty for demanding dowry) of the Dowry Prohibition Act, originally from Kollam, had posted a suicide note on her Facebook account. A handwritten note, reportedly authored by her and recovered after the incident, contains further allegations of abuse, including claims of sexual harassment by her the handwritten note, Vipanjika reportedly also detailed the brutal torture she underwent at her husband's home. In the note she stated that her father-in-law misbehaved with her and when she informed Nidheesh about it, he didn't do anything and said he married her for his father too. 'He used to watch certain videos and used to demand that I do those in bed. I was tortured and beaten up like a dog. I can't take it anymore. Don't spare them,' she is said to have written in the to the media, Vipanjika's mother said they were unaware of the extent of her daughter's distress. 'The accused should be given adequate punishment. My daughter will attain peace only then,' she have stated that further investigation is underway.- EndsMust Watch
