Abetment case against husband, in-laws of woman who ended life with mother

Nagpur: Nandanvan police on Sunday registered a case for abetment of suicide and dowry harassment against five family members, including husband and in-laws, of Akanksha Bramhe (29), who along with her mother Sangita Dhabale (52), was found hanging at their residence in Venkatesh Nagar on May 1.Initially, the case was registered as an accidental death. Later, a complaint was filed by Dhabale's brother, Vilas Pise (47) alleging prolonged physical and mental torture for dowry and other demands.The primary accused include Akanksha's husband Lokesh (30), her father-in-law Sudhakar (60), mother-in-law Anusya (48), all residents of Om Nagar in Sakkardara; and her sister-in-law Prachi Duff with her husband Amol, residents of Nandanvan.As per the complaint, soon after Akanksha's marriage, the accused allegedly demanded money, tortured her for giving birth to a girl, and repeatedly pressured the mother-daughter duo to transfer agricultural land in their names. Akanksha had lost her newborn two months ago. Investigation is under way to gather evidence and call detail records of each of the accused. Family members of the deceased demanded strict and speedy action.