Woman, 28, dies in Navi Mumbai hospital days after suicide attempt; husband, father-in-law accused

A 28-year-old married woman died during treatment at a hospital in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai. The deceased has been identified as Asha Krushna Kharat. She had attempted suicide on November 1 and died on November 6 after fighting for her life in hospital for five days.

According to the information available, Asha lived with her husband Krushna Pandurang Kharat (32), her father-in-law Pandurang Kharat (70) and her children at Sairaj Society in Sector 4, Ghansoli. It is alleged that the husband and father-in-law continually harassed her physically and mentally over family matters. She is said to have attempted suicide at her home at around 7.30 pm on November 1, unable to bear this harassment.

As soon as the family came to know, she was admitted to the municipal hospital in Vashi. Treatment continued for five days and doctors kept trying, but her condition did not improve. She died during treatment on November 6.

Asha's brother, Suresh Kachare, has filed a complaint at Koparkhairane police station. On the basis of the complaint, the police have registered a case and are investigating the matter thoroughly. There is deep grief in Ghansoli and the surrounding area following the incident.