**Title:** Kerala Police File Murder Case After Woman Found Dead in UAE
**Meta Description:** Kerala police have registered a murder case against a man after his wife was found dead in the UAE, raising serious dowry-related allegations.
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**Headline:** Kerala Police Investigate Murder Case After Woman’s Mysterious Death in UAE
In a tragic incident, Kerala police have initiated a murder investigation following the discovery of 29-year-old Athulya’s body in their apartment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday morning. The case was prompted by a complaint from Athulya’s mother, who alleges that her husband, Satheesh, was responsible for her death. The complaint details a harrowing account of physical abuse, claiming that Satheesh strangled Athulya, kicked her in the stomach, and struck her head with a plate between July 18 and 19.
The family asserts that Athulya faced continuous harassment from her husband regarding dowry demands since their marriage in 2014, despite having provided a motorcycle and 43 sovereigns of gold at the time. The police have registered the case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961, reflecting the serious nature of the allegations.
Athulya, the daughter of Rajashekharan Pillai and Thulasibai from Kollam, leaves behind a young daughter. Rajashekharan has accused Satheesh of being an alcoholic who frequently exhibited violent behavior. He recounted a previous incident of physical assault, stating, “I was planning to take her back home, but he would apologize, and she forgave him.”
In a statement to the media from the UAE, Satheesh denied any involvement in Athulya’s death, expressing disbelief that she would take her own life and stating that he too is seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding her death. However, her father remains unconvinced, insisting that her death is suspicious. “I don’t believe that my daughter would die by suicide. She had a close bond with her daughter. Her death is mysterious, and we need to uncover the truth. He is an alcoholic and has a history of violence,” Rajashekharan emphasized.
The family has also shared videos showing Athulya with visible injuries and her husband appearing to lift a plastic stool to strike her. This incident follows another tragic case in which 32-year-old Vipanjika Mani and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter were found dead in Al Nahda, Sharjah, with allegations of similar dowry-related abuse against her husband.
As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the alarming issue of domestic violence and dowry demands, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and action against such practices.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What are the allegations against Satheesh in the murder case?**
A: Satheesh is accused of strangling, physically assaulting, and causing the death of his wife, Athulya, amid ongoing dowry-related harassment.