A 22-year-old woman was found dead at her in-laws’ home in Pinani village, Pabau block, Pauri Garhwal, on Saturday, about a year after her marriage. Her father and brother have alleged harassment by the in-laws, while the family named in the allegation has denied it.
The woman, identified as Sakshi, lived in Pinani with her mother-in-law, Yashoda Devi. Her husband, Sumit Negi, is serving in the Indian Army, according to Pauri Tehsildar Rajendra Goswami.
What happened in Pinani village
Sakshi did not open her room by 8:30 AM on Saturday morning. Yashoda Devi then informed villagers, Sakshi’s family and the authorities, according to the account provided by the Tehsildar.
Police and administrative officials reached the village late that evening. The room was locked from inside, and officials broke open the door. Sakshi was found hanging inside and was declared dead at the scene.
Officials completed the panchnama before sending her body to the District Hospital in Pauri. The body was handed over to her family after -mortem examination on Sunday.
Family’s allegation and denial
Sakshi’s father and brother, who are from Reda village in Satpuli tehsil, accused her in-laws of harassment. The in-laws have firmly denied the allegation.
No written complaint had been filed at the time of the report. The available information does not establish the cause of death or confirm the family’s allegation. Those questions require examination through the official process and any further complaint or investigation.
The case has drawn attention because Sakshi was a young newlywed who had been married for only about a year. -mortem was completed, but no further official finding is provided in the available report.
Conclusion
Sakshi’s death remains under question, with her family alleging harassment and her in-laws denying it. The available report records that no written complaint had yet been filed after -mortem and handover of the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was found dead in Pinani village?
Sakshi, a 22-year-old woman who had married about a year earlier, was found dead at her in-laws’ home.
Q. Where did the incident occur?
It occurred in Pinani village in Pabau block of Pauri Garhwal.
Q. Who lived with Sakshi?
Sakshi lived with her mother-in-law, Yashoda Devi. Her husband, Sumit Negi, is serving in the Indian Army.
Q. What did Sakshi’s family allege?
Her father and brother alleged that her in-laws had harassed her.
Q. How did the in-laws respond?
The in-laws firmly denied the harassment allegation.
Q. Was a written complaint filed?
No written complaint had been filed at the time of the report.
Q. What happened to Sakshi’s body?
After the panchnama, her body was sent to the District Hospital in Pauri. It was handed over to her family after -mortem on Sunday.
