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Two Hagawane Family Members Remain At Large in Vaishnavi Suicide Case

Three arrests have been made in the dowry harassment case, while the National Commission for Women demands a time-bound investigation as political and legal scrutiny intensifies.

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Ajit Pawar presenting keys of SUV to Vaishnavi at her marriage with Shashank. Vaishnavi’s father Anil Kaspate said he had given the SUV as part of dowry. (HT FILE)
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Overview

  • Vaishnavi Hagawane, 26, was found dead by hanging on May 16 at her in-laws' Pune residence, with her family alleging dowry harassment and abuse.
  • Police have arrested her husband Shashank, mother-in-law Lata, and sister-in-law Karishma, while father-in-law Rajendra and brother-in-law Sushil remain absconding.
  • The Nationalist Congress Party has expelled Rajendra and Sushil Hagawane following allegations of their involvement in the case.
  • Vaishnavi's parents have been granted custody of her 10-month-old child by the Maharashtra State Commission for Women.
  • Political leaders, including Supriya Sule, have called for a judicial inquiry, as viral evidence and testimonies highlight the systemic issue of dowry-related abuse.