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Crime
Woman and 1.5‑Month‑Old Baby Found Dead in Haryana; In‑Laws Among 11 Booked for Dowry Murder
✍️ News18
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 05:42 AM
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Police in Haryana discovered the bodies of a woman and her 1.5‑month‑old son, and have booked eleven suspects, including the victim's in‑laws, on dowry‑related murder charges.
Haryana police on Tuesday recovered the lifeless bodies of a woman and her 1.5‑month‑old son from a residence in the state. The investigation, launched after neighbours reported a foul smell, led authorities to a grim discovery that prompted a criminal probe.
Preliminary forensic reports indicate that both victims died under suspicious circumstances, prompting the police to treat the case as a potential dowry‑related homicide. The crime scene was sealed, and evidence was collected for further analysis.
Following the discovery, law enforcement officials booked eleven individuals, among them the victim's in‑laws, under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The accused are currently in police custody and will face further interrogation.
The district superintendent of police confirmed that the case is being fast‑tracked, citing the seriousness of dowry‑related violence. Families of the deceased have been informed, and a formal statement is expected from the investigating officers in the coming days.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar incidents promptly, emphasizing that dowry‑related crimes will be pursued with the full force of the law.
Preliminary forensic reports indicate that both victims died under suspicious circumstances, prompting the police to treat the case as a potential dowry‑related homicide. The crime scene was sealed, and evidence was collected for further analysis.
Following the discovery, law enforcement officials booked eleven individuals, among them the victim's in‑laws, under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The accused are currently in police custody and will face further interrogation.
The district superintendent of police confirmed that the case is being fast‑tracked, citing the seriousness of dowry‑related violence. Families of the deceased have been informed, and a formal statement is expected from the investigating officers in the coming days.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar incidents promptly, emphasizing that dowry‑related crimes will be pursued with the full force of the law.