Srividya, a postgraduate lecturer, accused her husband and in-laws of assault and harassment in a note before her death. Photo: special arrangement
Andhra Pradesh Woman Suicide Note Describes Domestic Abuse
The deceased, identified as Srividya, worked at a private college in Vuyyuru and had married Rambabu, a village surveyor from Kaluvapamula, just six months ago.
In her note, Srividya alleged that her husband assaulted her while under the influence of alcohol, demanded money, and regularly humiliated her, even in front of others.
She also wrote that the abuse began within the first month of marriage and that her in-laws were complicit in the harassment.
Andhra Pradesh Woman Suicide Investigation Underway
According to police sources, Srividya’s letter was addressed to her younger brother, in which she expressed sadness over not being able to celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
“He slammed my head against the bed and punched me on the back,” the note reportedly reads. She also urged authorities not to spare those responsible for her suffering.
Following a complaint from Srividya’s family, the Vuyyuru police registered a case of suspicious death. Her husband and several family members have been detained as the investigation continues.
Case Adds to Growing Pattern of Abuse in Andhra Pradesh
This case follows a pattern of reported domestic abuse incidents across the state, highlighting systemic issues in addressing spousal violence. Earlier cases involving allegations of torture and pressure over dowry demands have similarly ended in the death of young women.
The repeated nature of such incidents has placed pressure on law enforcement and state authorities to ensure better protection and early intervention mechanisms.
Authorities Urged to Act Amid Andhra Pradesh Woman Suicide Case
Legal observers and human rights advocates stress the need for thorough enforcement of laws under Indian Penal Code Section 498A, which criminalizes cruelty by a husband or his relatives.
They also emphasize the importance of mental health support and crisis intervention in cases of domestic harassment.
Indian authorities have urged stricter action against perpetrators, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas where victims may lack support systems or resources.
The Vuyyuru suicide case has once again brought these concerns to the forefront of public discourse.
