Software engineer commits suicide, dowry harassment suspected

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad
Last Updated : Oct 07 2015 | 7:57 PM IST
A woman software engineer working with a US-based accounting firm allegedly committed suicide at her house in Nizampet area here, with the police subsequently registering a case of dowry harassment against the in-laws.
Shailaja alias Bhargavi (29) allegedly hanged herself from ceiling with a sari, said inspector V Sreekanth Goud of KPHB police station today.
"We got the information this morning, but it seems she had hanged herself last night itself. Based on preliminary investigation, we have registered a case of abetment of suicide and dowry harassment against her husband and in-laws," he said.
No arrest had been made yet, Goud added. Further probe was underway.
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First Published: Oct 07 2015 | 7:57 PM IST

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