A 23-year-old pregnant woman allegedly died by suicide after her husband reportedly demanded a DNA test for her unborn child, leading to the arrest of the man and his mother in India's Telangana state.
The incident occurred in Gadipeddapur village in Alladurg mandal of Medak district, where the victim, identified as G. Sushmita, was found hanging at her home on the evening of June 25. She was five months pregnant.Police arrested Sushmita's husband, G. Abhilash, and his mother, Laxmi, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
"We arrested her husband G. Abhilash and his mother Laxmi. They were produced before the magistrate and remanded to judicial custody," Alladurg Sub-Inspector D. Shankar said.
According to a police complaint filed by Sushmita's mother, G. Janabai, her daughter had been subjected to prolonged physical and emotional abuse during her marriage, with the husband's alleged demand for a DNA test significantly worsening her distress.
Sushmita, a native of Mothkupally village in Vikarabad district, had been married to Abhilash, a bangle seller from Gadipeddapur, for about 18 months.
Janabai told police that on June 23, she and her husband visited the couple's home to discuss arrangements for Sushmita's upcoming baby shower ceremony. During the visit, Abhilash allegedly questioned the paternity of the unborn child and demanded a DNA test in the presence of both families.
According to the complaint, the incident led to an argument before community elders intervened. Janabai alleged that the accusation caused her daughter immense humiliation and emotional trauma, with family members claiming the suspicion cast on her character had a devastating impact on her mental well-being.
Two days later, on June 25, Sushmita was found dead at her residence. Villagers later informed her parents of the incident.
Her mother further alleged that continuous harassment by both her husband and mother-in-law drove Sushmita to take her own life.
Based on the complaint, Alladurg police registered a case on June 26 under Sections 85 (cruelty by husband or relatives), 108 (abetment of suicide), read with Section 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Following a post-mortem examination, Sushmita's body was handed over to her family. Police said investigations into the case are ongoing.
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