Author: Our Correspondent
Publication: The Telegraph
Date: February 8, 2004
URL: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040208/asp/bengal/story_2873754.asp
Arot Sheikh, a farmer of Kachkali
village in Nakashipara, was arrested today in connection with the death
of his 20-year-old daughter-in-law. Jyotsna Bibi's husband, Ator, is absconding.
Jyotsna committed suicide by consuming
poison last night. Police found Jyotsna's body in a banana grove close
to her in-laws' house early this morning.
A suicide note was found tied to
her sari, where Jyotsna alleged that she had to take the extreme step as
she was unable to bear the torture by her husband and in-laws.
Arot was arrested after Isub Sheikh,
Jyotsna's father, lodged a complaint with the police. Isub said his daughter
had to commit suicide as he failed to pay her in-laws dowry within the
given time.
