Former wrestler ends life with her two children, dowry charges filed against in-laws
Former national-level wrestler Ashwini Pol and two of her children died in an apparent murder-suicide at Naldurg Fort. Police have filed charges of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide against her husband and in-laws.
Why it matters
Underscores the persistent and tragic impact of dowry-related violence and gender-based discrimination in society.
Former national-level wrestler Ashwini Pol (30) and her two children died at Naldurg fort in Maharashtra’s Dharashiv district, while her third kid has been seriously injured.
Dharashvi police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and dowry harassment against Ashwini’s spouse and her in-laws after a complaint was made by her father, Tanaji Shivaji Mohite (54). Mr. Mohite is a resident of Whantal in Umarga and a teacher by profession.
The incident was reported on Thursday (September 3, 2026), when her body was recovered from a 100-foot-deep gorge from the Upli bastion at the Naldurg Fort in Tuljapur tehsil.
“The prima facia investigation shows that Ashwini was harassed over the dowry and mentally tortured for giving birth to twin daughters,” said Ravindra Gaikwad, investigating officer in the case.
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