Dowry-related cruelty is a criminal offence, it is not a “private family issue".

Added: 2026-05-23

[00:00:00]She told her mother, "Please take me home." And 3 days later she was dead.

[00:00:04]33-year-old Twisha Sharma died just 5 months after marriage. Her family alleges dowry harassment, emotional abuse, and mental torture. Her in-laws deny those allegations and put the entire blame on her mental condition.

[00:00:19]But beyond this one case, please know that dowry harassment is not a family matter. It is a punishable offense. If you are facing cruelty, threats, financial pressure with respect to money, gifts, lifestyle, or even status after marriage, document every single thing. Save chats, record voice notes, write emails to yourself or a trusted person. Tell at least one person on what is happening because written evidences can save lives. And remember, you can always call for emergency help by dialing 181 or 112 or file online complaint in the website of National Commission for Women.

[00:00:54]Silence protects abuse, documentation protects victims. So, if someone keeps saying adjust, remember your life is more important than the society's opinion. And your marriage is just a part of your life. It's not your complete life.