A 45-year-old woman died in suspicious circumstances at Kotdidhang in the Saneh area of Kotdwar after returning from Delhi for Diwali. Her brother has submitted a complaint against her husband, alleging that he regularly drank alcohol and assaulted her after their marriage.

The woman, identified as Kavita, wife of Mukul Adhikari, lived with her husband and children in a rented home in Delhi. She reached Kotdwar with the children on 5 November to celebrate Diwali with her in-laws. Her husband arrived on 7 November.

According to the family, the couple went to sleep after dinner on Sunday night. At around 2:00, Mukul reportedly woke up and found Kavita hanging from a window with a chunni.

Police action and competing claims

Police reached the location after receiving information and took Kavita down before carrying her to hospital. Doctors declared her dead. Police took custody of the body, completed the inquest proceedings and arranged a -mortem examination. The body was later handed over to the family.

Kavita’s in-laws told police that she had been depressed since the family changed its rented accommodation in Delhi. They said she had used the chunni to hang herself. This account remains a claim from the in-laws, and the police have not announced a final finding on the cause of death.

Kavita’s brother, Govind, submitted a complaint against Mukul. He alleged that Mukul had been drinking alcohol and physically assaulting his sister since their marriage. The complaint is an allegation and does not establish criminal responsibility.

Police said the matter is under investigation. The available information does not state that an FIR has been registered or that the husband has been arrested. The investigation will determine the circumstances surrounding Kavita’s death and examine the allegations made by both sides.

Local impact and next step

The case has drawn attention in Kotdwar because the death occurred during a family visit for Diwali and has prompted conflicting accounts from the marital and maternal families. -mortem process has been completed, while the police inquiry remains pending.

Conclusion

Kavita died at Kotdidhang under circumstances that police are investigating. Her in-laws described the death as suicide linked to depression, while her brother alleged repeated assault by her husband; no final police conclusion has been reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who was the deceased woman?

Kavita, 45, wife of Mukul Adhikari, was the woman who died.

Q. Where did the death occur?

The death occurred in Kotdidhang in the Saneh area of Kotdwar.

Q. Why had Kavita come to Kotdwar?

She came from Delhi with her children on 5 November to celebrate Diwali with her in-laws.

Q. What did Kavita’s in-laws say?

They said she had been depressed after the family changed its rented accommodation in Delhi and had died by suicide.

Q. What allegation did her brother make?

Her brother, Govind, alleged that her husband drank alcohol and assaulted her after their marriage.

Q. What action has police taken?

Police took the body for inquest and -mortem examination before handing it over to the family. They said the investigation is continuing.

Q. Has the husband been arrested?

The available information does not state that Mukul has been arrested or that an FIR has been registered.