The 38-year-old daughter-in-law of a prominent pan masala business owner was found dead at her Southwest Delhi residence, in what authorities are treating as an apparent suicide. The woman, who lived with her husband and two children in Vasant Vihar, was discovered in the dressing room of their bedroom on Tuesday, after returning from the hospital, authorities confirmed.

A diary recovered from the deceased’s room reportedly mentions “relationship issues,” although no individuals were named. Senior police officials investigating the matter stated that other entries in the diary are being closely examined to ascertain context and any relevant leads. There was no note implicating anyone, and initial reports suggest the content is limited to personal reflections.

The woman’s brother has alleged that she faced sustained harassment from her husband and in-laws, claiming that the family had brought her back from Kolkata following prior disputes. He further asserted that promises made by the husband’s family to resolve issues were not kept, resulting in continued mistreatment. These claims have not been independently verified.

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Representatives of the pan masala business have strongly denied the allegations. Lawyer Rajender Singh described the claims of harassment as “baseless,” stating that both families are grieving and are focused on ensuring the deceased is cremated with dignity. No formal complaint or FIR has been filed in relation to the diary entries or family disputes at this time.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel confirmed that an autopsy was conducted and the body handed back to the family. Legal proceedings have been initiated under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which governs inquiries into unnatural or suspicious deaths, and investigations are ongoing to determine the precise circumstances surrounding her death.

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