MoD officer found dead in Dwarka, parents allege harassment by husband, in-laws
A 30-year-old Ministry of Defence officer was found dead in her Dwarka apartment. Her parents have filed a complaint alleging mental and physical harassment by her husband and in-laws.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and dowry-related harassment laws in India, prompting a police investigation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A 30-year-old Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Defence was found dead at her rented accommodation in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka, following which her parents approached police alleging harassment by her husband and in-laws, officials said.
Nazia Khanam was found at a flat in Bharthal village in the early hours of August 21, they said.
She had married Mohammad Azam Ali Khan on April 11, a senior police officer said.
A PCR call regarding the incident was received at 4.21 a.m. on August 21 at Sector 23 police station, following which a police team reached the spot and took the body into possession. The concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate was informed and the body was shifted to the DDU Hospital mortuary, police said.
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