Rajkot: Sihor police have registered a case against a man after his 45-year-old wife allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Maglana village of Bhavnagar district on Oct 13.The case was lodged against Sanjaysinh Gohil based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s brother, Rajendrasinh Jadeja.According to the complaint, Dharmishthaba alias Bebba Gohil had been subjected to physical and mental harassment by her husband for years over suspicions about her character. Her family alleged that the harassment intensified over the past 15 days, pushing her to take the extreme step.Dharmishthaba had married Sanjaysinh about 25 years ago and the couple have a 22-year-old son. The complainant alleged that soon after their marriage, Sanjaysinh began doubting her character and frequently harassing her. Dharmishthaba reportedly shared her distress with family members during phone calls and personal conversations.About 15 days before her death, Dharmishthaba allegedly told her mother, Prasannaba, on the phone that she was facing severe physical and mental harassment. She reportedly said she could no longer endure the situation and was contemplating ending her life. Her mother tried to console her and planned to visit after Navratri, but the family received news of her death before they could meet her.Rajendrasinh, who lives in Bhuj, said he received a call around 6am on Oct 13 from a relative of the accused, informing him that Dharmishthaba had allegedly hanged herself in her bedroom at around 3am.After being informed of the death, relatives from Bhavnagar and Kutch reached Maglana village. Police and a 108 ambulance team also arrived at the scene, and Dharmishthaba was taken to govt hospital in Sihor, where she was declared dead.
