Jodhpur School Lecturer, Daughter Die in Dowry Harassment Tragedy; Police File FIR
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Rajasthan school lecturer and daughter die in alleged dowry harassment incident; police investigation underway.
A school lecturer from Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district, Sanju Bishnoi, set herself and her three-year-old daughter Yashasvi on fire at their home in Sarnada village on Friday, allegedly due to sustained harassment over dowry. The tragic event resulted in the child’s death on the spot, while Ms Bishnoi succumbed to her injuries during hospital treatment the following day. Police recovered a suicide note from the scene in which she accused her husband and in-laws of harassing her for dowry.
According to police, Sanju returned home from school in the afternoon, sat on a chair, poured petrol on herself and her daughter, and ignited the fire. No other family members were at home during the incident. The neighbors, alerted by smoke and flames, quickly informed the authorities, but by the time help arrived, little could be done to save the victims.
A dispute later arose between Sanju’s parents and her in-laws regarding custody of her body, but ultimately, after a post-mortem examination, the remains of both mother and daughter were handed over to her parents for a joint cremation. Sanju’s family, residents of Fitkasni village, have alleged continuous harassment and incitement to suicide by her husband, Dilip Bishnoi, and his parents.
Following these accusations, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the husband and in-laws on charges of harassment and abetment to suicide. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team assisted in collecting evidence at the scene, retrieving Sanju’s mobile phone and a suicide note that named her husband, his family, and a man named Ganpat Singh as responsible for her ordeal. According to sources, both Ganpat Singh and her husband allegedly subjected her to physical harassment.
If you or anyone you know is facing emotional distress or harassment, support is available through helplines such as the Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health (9999666555, help@vandrevalafoundation.com) and TISS iCall (022-25521111, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm). It is important to reach out and seek professional assistance.
