
In Thane, Maharashtra, police have registered a case against a man and his family for allegedly harassing a pregnant woman over dowry demands, resulting in her miscarriage. The woman, married in April 2024, claimed her husband was alcoholic and her in-laws abused her and her father during a dispute. She reported injuries from a fall caused by the altercation, which doctors linked to the fetal death. The family also allegedly withheld her Aadhaar card and demanded additional money after the abortion. The case includes charges of cruelty, harassment, and intimidation.
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