Woman dies after being ‘pushed out’ of autorickshaw by husband in Erode
An 18-year-old woman named Namita died after being allegedly pushed from an autorickshaw by her husband during a dispute in Erode, India. Local police have arrested the husband and are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and safety in the region.
An 18-year-old woman from Jharkhand died after her husband allegedly pushed her out of an autorickshaw during a family dispute near Sathyamangalam here on Tuesday evening (October 13, 2026).
The deceased, Namita, and her husband, Yamilal (20), belonged to the Dhaka village in Jharkhand. The couple were employed at a private yarn mill on the Sathyamangalam–Coimbatore Road.
According to the police, the couple had gone shopping for groceries and were returning to the mill in an autorickshaw when an argument broke out between them. During the quarrel, Yamilal allegedly pushed Namita out of the vehicle.
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