Dowry: The Price Women Still Pay in Modern India
“When I held my grandson, it felt like Vaishnavi had returned home for a moment.” These were the heartbreaking words of a mother who lost her daughter. Vaishnavi Hagawane, to an alleged dowry death in Pune in May 2025. Despite being married into a politically influential family, Vaishnavi endured repeated abuse. Her death ruled as […]
Vaishnavi Hagawane Suicide Case: Family in Police Custody, Court Hears Disturbing Arguments
Pune – The tragic death of 22-year-old Vaishnavi Hagawane has taken a new turn as all five members of her in-laws’ family were presented in court on Wednesday. What followed was a courtroom filled with tense exchanges and shocking claims. The defense lawyer, representing Vaishnavi’s husband and his family, made controversial arguments, questioning Vaishnavi’s mental […]
23-Year-Old Vaishnavi’s Suicide Triggers Probe, Custody of Baby Handed to Grandparents
Vaishnavi Hagawane, a 23-year-old woman from Pune and daughter-in-law of NCP leader Rajendra Hagawane, died under mysterious circumstances on May 17, 2025. Her body was found hanging, leading to allegations of dowry harassment and mental torture by her in-laws. Family Alleges Dowry Demands Worth ₹2 Crore Vaishnavi’s father, Anil Kaspate, filed a police complaint claiming […]