Malwani man found dead; family alleges harassment after marriage

Ajay Ramu Parmar’s parents at their home in Ambujwadi, Malwani. Pic/By Special Arrangement

A 24-year-old Malwani resident allegedly died by suicide on February 12, with his family accusing his wife, her relatives, and two associates of sustained harassment and abetment. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation. The deceased has been identified as Ajay Ramu Parmar, a resident of Ambedkar Chowk, Ambujwadi in Malwani, Malad.

Family's allegations

Ajay's mother, Sangeeta Parmar, claimed the couple was legally married and majors, but her daughter-in-law's family continued to oppose the relationship.

"My son and daughter-in-law were in love and married legally. But later, her family and others pressured her to return home," she said.

The family further alleged Ajay was threatened and pressured to end the marriage.

Caste angle raised

Ajay's father alleged the marriage faced resistance because Ajay belonged to a lower caste while his wife came from a higher caste.

"He was under tremendous pressure and depression. He was our only earning member," said Ramu Parmar, demanding arrests in the case.

Organisation reaction

Mahendra Kale, Taluka President of Rashtriya Adivasi Manch Ekta, warned of protests if arrests are not made soon. "If police fail to act, we will launch an agitation, including a hunger strike,"
he said.

Accused named in complaint

Wife: Khushbu Parmar
Associate: Anushka Chauhan, local political figure
Associate: Lalit Mishra, allegedly linked to a hardline Hindu organisation
Police said the probe is ongoing and all allegations are being verified.

Marriage timeline

Dec 22: Couple solemnises love marriage at Bandra court without parental consent
Dec 24: Police trace couple in Pune and bring them back to Mumbai
Later: Wife returns to parental home following family pressure
Feb 12: Ajay allegedly dies by suicide

Case snapshot

Name: Ajay Ramu Parmar, 24
Area: Ambujwadi, Malwani
Date of death: February 12
FIR registered: February 14
Police station: Malwani Police Station

Police response

Senior Inspector Shailendra
Nagar of Malwani Police Station confirmed: Case registered under relevant sections of law
Statements being recorded
Threat allegations under examination
All angles, including abetment to suicide, under probe
"We are investigating the circumstances leading to the death," he said.