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Former wrestler, two children die in fort fall; dowry case filed
Police in Maharashtra have registered a case of abetment to suicide and dowry harassment against the husband and in-laws of a former wrestler following the deaths of the woman and her two children. The family reportedly fell from Naldurg fort.
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Dharashvi police registered the case after receiving a complaint from Tanaji Shivaji Mohite, father of the deceased woman Ashwini Pol. The complaint alleges that the woman and her two children died after falling from Naldurg fort, with circumstances surrounding the incident prompting authorities to investigate potential foul play.
The police have booked the woman's husband and other members of his family on charges of abetment to suicide and dowry-related offences under relevant sections of Indian law. The case follows a pattern of concerns raised by the woman's family regarding alleged harassment and financial demands from the in-laws.
Investigations are underway to establish the precise circumstances that led to the deaths at the fort, a historical structure in the region. Police said they are examining all angles, including the possibility of criminal culpability beyond simple accident or suicide. The case highlights ongoing concerns in the region regarding dowry-related violence and crimes against women.