Dowry and marriages have been interconnected with each other for ages, and a married woman facing harassment due to dowry issues is nothing new. However, in today’s society, we also get to hear many shocking incidents related to it. A heartbreaking case has recently come to light, where the 32-year-old Kerala woman had to commit suicide after facing much harassment in her household. This also has a heartwrenching part. The 32-year-old Vipanjika Mani, who was a native of Kollam district in Kerala, had a little daughter, who was just 1.5 years old, whom she murdered before committing suicide.
Vipanjika’s mother, Shailaja, lodged a complaint against her in-laws
According to the FIR by Kundara police in Kollam, Kerala, on July 8, 2025, Vipanjika was found dead along with her 1.5-year-old daughter in Al Nahda, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Vipanjika’s husband, Nidheesh, is the first accused, followed by his sister, Neetu and her father-in-law. According to the complaint lodged by Vipanjika’s mother, Shailaja, the victim was tortured both mentally and physically due to dowry-related issues. The complaint stated that the 32-year-old Vipanjika’s hair was shaved to make her look ugly, and this was done just because the victim was fair, while her husband and in-laws were dark in complexion.
