Srishti Kandari, a 30-year-old government school mathematics teacher in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, died on July 29, 2026, following alleged domestic violence and harassment by her husband Saurabh Khatri and sister-in-law Charu. The couple had an arranged marriage starting November 29, 2025, and lived with the husband's family. The victim faced alleged superstition-based harassment and dowry-related abuse, blamed for the father-in-law's illness and death. A CB-CID probe is ongoing with arrests made.
Country: India
State/Province: Uttarakhand, India
City/Region: Dehradun
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 8 months (marriage)
Incident Date: July 29, 2026
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Approximately 8 months (marriage)
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2026-07-29
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Domestic Violence
The case involves an arranged marriage with high family involvement and alleged coercive control and harassment by in-laws, particularly superstition-based blame for family misfortunes. The victim experienced mental abuse and suicidal ideation, culminating in her death shortly after recording a video statement. The pattern reflects domestic violence exacerbated by dowry demands and family pressure.
Arrests have been made of the husband and sister-in-law. A CB-CID probe has been ordered. The victim's mother is a complainant and witness. The deceased father-in-law was a subject of alleged superstition-based harassment. Investigation is ongoing with focus on domestic violence and dowry harassment.
No reported confusion or conflicting claims in the investigation at this stage.
The marriage began on November 29, 2025. Approximately three months later, the father-in-law suffered a heart attack and was diagnosed with cancer. The in-laws allegedly blamed the victim for these misfortunes, labeling her as inauspicious and harassing her over dowry issues. The father-in-law died on July 26, 2026. On July 29, 2026, the victim recorded a video statement describing her torment and died shortly thereafter. Arrests followed and a CB-CID investigation was launched.
High risk due to ongoing harassment, coercive control, mental health deterioration, and family pressure. The presence of dowry-related abuse and superstition-based blame increased vulnerability.
Early signs of superstition-based harassment and dowry-related abuse can escalate to fatal domestic violence. Mental health deterioration and suicidal ideation are critical warning signs. Family pressure and coercive control are significant risk factors in arranged marriages with high family involvement.
Alleged superstition-based harassment, dowry demands, and mental abuse were early signals.
The victim's video statement and family reports of harassment helped connect the case.
Video statement by the victim and witness testimony from the victim's mother were strongest evidence types.
The victim's mother, Seema Kandari, is a complainant and witness. No other witness statements reported.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial arrests and investigation order.
Details of the exact cause of death and full extent of involvement of other family members remain unclear.