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‘Women must accept it’s a man’s world’: Taliban education minister promotes gender inequality

Taliban education minister Neda Mohammad Nadim Photograph:(Twitter)

Taliban’s acting minister of higher education, Neda Mohammad Nadim, has expressed concerning views during an address at Baghlan University, raising fears of women’s rights being further breached. Nadim claimed that there are ongoing efforts to dismantle the existing system, ostensibly due to concerns related to women’s issues. The minister said that according to Sharia and Allah’s decrees, men and women are not considered equals.

He argued that, despite Western nations’ efforts to promote gender equality, men and women are fundamentally unequal in the eyes of Allah.

According to his beliefs, men hold a dominant position, possessing authority that must be unquestionably obeyed, while women are expected to accept this subordination.

“The Almighty Allah has distinguished between men and women. A male is the ruler, he has the authority, he must be obeyed, and the woman must accept his world. A woman is not equal to a man; however, they [Western nations] have placed her above a man,” Nadim stated.

Challenges in educational system
During his address at Baghlan University, some professors and students raised concerns about the educational environment in universities, including the lack of resources and facilities.

Sayed Sati, a lecturer at Baghlan University, spoke of the need for proper equipment and facilities to promote scientific research and growth in universities.

“The lack of regular transportation for students is the first issue. It should be taken care of because the distance between the city and the institution is great. The second issue is the lack of a dorm, which students have experienced for years,” said Student Yama Barna.

A controversial figure
Nadim, a former governor and military commander, has made a solemn commitment to eradicate the modern secular education that gained prominence in Afghanistan following the US-led invasion in 2001, which led to the downfall of the Taliban’s initial regime.

He has also expressed strong opposition to the education of girls and women, deeming it inconsistent with Islamic principles and Afghan cultural values.

His remarks have often ignited controversy and raised concerns that the Taliban may intensify restrictions on female education.

Source: https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/woman-must-accept-mans-world-taliban-edu-minister-promotes-gender-inequality-641463

Parliament special session 2023: Lok Sabha passes Women’s Reservation Bill with 454-2 majority

The bill grants 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies

454 MPs voted in favour of the bill whereas only two were against it.

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Women’s Reservation Bill. The bill grants 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, news agency ANI reported. 454 MPs voted in favour of the bill whereas only two were against it.

The constitutional amendment bill, which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bill also provides for similar reservation within seats reserved for scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) candidates. The reservation will continue for 15 years and seats reserved for women will be rotated after each delimitation exercise, according to the bill.

The bill, named Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, will come into effect only after a delimitation exercise of Lok Sabha constituencies is completed. The delimitation exercise will be carried out after the completion of the next population census. Therefore, the bill is unlikely to be in force during the next Lok Sabha election in 2024.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that a census will be carried out to implement the legislation right after the elections. He also said that the government will carry out a delimitation exercise soon after the Lok Sabha elections. The current allotment of seats for states is loosely based on the 1971 Census.

Questioning those who are against the process and timing, Shah said: “1/3rd seats are to be reserved for women MPs, so who will decide those seats? The question is of transparency. No one should take sides.” He also said this was not the first time that the women’s reservation bill was brought.

“This is the fifth attempt to bring the Women’s quota bill. From Devegowda ji to Manmohan Singh ji, four attempts were made to bring this bill…what was the reason this bill was not passed?” he asked.

Meanwhile, earlier on Wednesday, Congress leader said in Lok Sabha that the Women’s Reservation Bill is a “big step” in transfer of power to a section of people in India and pushed for a separate quota for those belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the legislation.

The Congress leader also said that there is no need to wait for the census and delimitation exercise as specified in the bill. “One thing makes this women’s reservation bill incomplete. I would like to have seen the OBC reservation included,” Rahul Gandhi said.

Source : https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/politics/story/parliament-special-session-2023-lok-sabha-passes-womens-reservation-bill-399099-2023-09-20

AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi & Imtiaz Jaleel Are The 2 MPs Who Voted Against The Women’s Reservation Bill In Lok Sabha

The bill received 452 votes in favour of it, a historic mandate by all measures. Only 2 votes were received against the bill.

The Women’s Reservation Bill on Wednesday was passed in the Lok Sabha during Special Session of Parliament in New Delhi. The bill received 452 votes in favour of it, a historic mandate by all measures. Only 2 votes were received against the bill.

The two MPs who voted against the bill are reportedly from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and party MP from Aurangabad Imitiaz Jaleel are said to be the two members of Lok Sabha who resented against the historic bill. AIMIM is a minority party that advocates for the concerns of Muslims, Dalits and Tribals.

Asaduddin Owaisi

Asaduddin Owaisi currently serves as the President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. He has been elected four times as a Member of Parliament, representing the Hyderabad constituency in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Asaduddin is the third individual to hold the position of national president within the All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party in India, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.

Imtiaz Jaleel

Imtiyaz Jaleel Syed, also recognized as Syed Imtiyaz Jaleel, is an Indian politician who is affiliated with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He secured his position as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha representing the Aurangabad Lok Sabha Constituency during the 2019 General Elections. In 2014, he was elected as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, representing the Aurangabad Central constituency. Additionally, he holds the role of state president for All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen in Maharashtra and is a member of the Standing Committee on Urban Development (UD).

Source : https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/womens-reservation-bill-who-are-the-two-sole-mps-who-voted-against-33-quota

 

Iran to impose tougher punishments on women who refuse to wear headscarf

The new legislation comes just days after the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman whose death at the hands of Iran’s morality police sparked significant protests.

Protesters hold signs with Mahsa Amini’s picture on the anniversary of her death during a protest outside the White House

Iran has passed a law to impose more severe punishments on women who refuse to wear the mandatory Islamic headscarf in public.

The new legislation comes just days after the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who had been detained by the morality police for violating the country’s dress code.

Her death in custody sparked months of protests in which demonstrators called for the overthrow of Iran’s theocracy.

The bill extends punishments to business owners who serve women not wearing the hijab and activists who organise against it.

Anyone who violates the legislation could face up to 10 years in prison if the offence occurs in an organised way.

The bill, which was approved by 152 members of Iran’s 290-seat parliament, requires ratification by the Guardian Council, a clerical body that serves as a constitutional watchdog.

It would take effect for a preliminary period of three years.

The protests sparked by Ms Amini’s death on 16 September 2022 died down early this year following a heavy crackdown on dissent in which more than 500 protesters were killed and more than 22,000 detained.

But many women continued to flaunt the rules on wearing the hijab, prompting a new campaign to enforce them in recent months.

Source : https://news.sky.com/story/iran-to-impose-tougher-punishments-on-women-who-refuse-to-wear-headscarf-12965960

Spanish men’s team express solidarity with women after Luis Rubiales kiss

While expressing solidarity with their female counterparts, the men’s team added the women’s team has had their success ‘tarnished’ by the kissing row.

Luis Rubiales with Spain team members in 2022

The captains of the Spanish men’s team have expressed solidarity with the national women’s side after what they called “unacceptable behaviour” by FA chief Luis Rubiales.

Álvaro Morata, César Azpilicueta, Rodrigo Hernández and Marco Asensio issued a statement on behalf of the entire team, in which they said the World Cup-winning success of the women’s team had been “tarnished”.

Mr Rubiales has faced widespread criticism for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in the final on 20 August.

In the statement, the captains say: “Once concentrated in Las Rozas, the national team players want to highlight several issues regarding the latest events that have damaged the image of Spanish football.

“First of all, we want to convey, once again, our pride and our most sincere congratulations to the women’s national team for the title of world champions in Sydney.

“A historical milestone full of meaning that will mark a before and after in Spanish women’s football, inspiring many women with a triumph of incalculable value.

“For this reason, we want to regret and express our solidarity with the players who have seen their success tarnished.

“We want to reject what we consider unacceptable behaviour on the part of Mr Rubiales, who has not lived up to the institution he represents.

“We place ourselves firmly and clearly on the side of the values ​​that sport represents. Spanish football must be an engine of respect, inspiration, inclusion and diversity and must set an example with its conduct both on and off the field.

“From today, we face a decisive concentration for the future of Spanish football on our way to qualify for Euro 2024 with two games against Georgia and Cyprus. We would like that, from now on, we could focus on sporting issues given the relevance of the challenges that lie ahead.”

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/spanish-mens-team-express-solidarity-with-women-after-luis-rubiales-kiss-12955101

Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from visiting popular national park

Band-e-Amir, seen here in May this year, was Afghanistan’s first national park

The Taliban government have banned women from visiting the Band-e-Amir national park in Bamiyan province.

Afghanistan’s acting minister of virtue and vice, Mohammad Khaled Hanafi, said women had not been observing hijab inside the park.

He called on religious clerics and security agencies to forbid women from entering until a solution was found.

Band-e-Amir is a significant tourist attraction, becoming Afghanistan’s first national park in 2009.

It is a popular destination for families and the ban on women attending will prevent many from being able to enjoy the park.

Unesco describes the park as a “naturally created group of lakes with special geological formations and structure, as well as natural and unique beauty”.

However, Mr Hanafi said going to the park to sightsee “was not obligatory”, Afghan agency Tolo News reported.

Religious clerics in Bamiyan said the women who were visiting the park and not following the rules were visitors to the area.

“There are complaints about lack of hijab or bad hijab, these are not Bamiyan residents. They come here from other places,” Sayed Nasrullah Waezi, head of the Bamiyan Shia Ulema Council told Tolo news.

Afghan former MP Mariam Solaimankhil shared a poem she had written on X, formerly known as Twitter, about the ban and wrote “we’ll return, I’m sure of it”.

Fereshta Abbasi, of Human Rights Watch, noted women had been banned from visiting the park on Women’s Equality Day and wrote it was a “total disrespect to the women of Afghanistan”.

Band-e-Amir, seen here last year, was popular with female visitors, who have been banned from most education and work

Meanwhile Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, asked why stopping women from visiting Band-e-Amir “is necessary to comply with Sharia and Afghan culture?”.

Source : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66633178

I permit women law clerks to work from home when they suffer from menstrual cramps: CJI DY Chandrachud

The CJI further advised the graduating students to explore all avenues in law as it will not disadvantage them in their careers.

Chief Justic of India DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud today spoke about how he permits women law clerks to work from home when they experience health issues associated with menstruation.

The CJI said that he permits the women law clerks to work from home when they complain of menstrual cramps.

“Last year, four law clerks out of five were women. It is common for them to call me up and say that, ‘Sir I have menstrual cramps’. I tell them, ‘Please work from home and take care of your health’. We have also provided sanitary napkins dispensers in the female washrooms in the Supreme Court of India,” he said.

The CJI was speaking at the 31st annual convocation of the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.

The judge also touched upon the dilemma faced by law graduates regarding the career path they have to choose.

He suggested that the students should not rush to decide on one particular avenue in law, and instead explore all possible avenues within the field.

“Life is long and a few years exploring the possibility and wonders of the law will not disadvantage you. Each job will give you a skill which is transferable to another job. Always ask what did you leave the world behind with, may be a bit better”, the judge said.

Live in the present, he underlined.

“Embrace the role with all your heart. Live in the present and if you are dissatisfied, you can always choose another profession,” the judge said.

The CJI ended his speech on an encouraging and hopeful note using ‘trendy phrases’ used by the present generation.

“I hear when things come to an end this generation calls it an OLTs – one last time. Now you will have many FTs – first times. The first time you speak to a client, first time you appear in court, first paychecks, first criticisms. May your FTs be as memorable as your OLTs,” the CJI said.

 

Source: https://www.barandbench.com/news/i-permit-women-law-clerks-work-from-home-suffer-menstrual-cramps-cji-dy-chandrachud

Taliban says women lose value if men can see their faces in public: ‘should be hidden’

The Taliban has taken control over Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US force in August 2021

The Taliban believe that women lose their “value” if men can see their uncovered faces in public, a view shared by Afghan religious scholars.

Molvi Mohammad Sadiq Akif, the spokesman for the Taliban’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue, told The Associated Press Thursday that there is the possibility of “fitna,” or falling into sin, if women’s faces are visible in public.

“It is very bad to see women (without the hijab) in some areas (big cities), and our scholars also agree that women’s faces should be hidden,” Akif said. “It’s not that her face will be harmed or damaged. A woman has her own value and that value decreases by men looking at her. Allah gives respect to females in hijab and there is value in this.”

Molvi Mohammad Sadiq Akif, the spokesman for the Taliban’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue, speaks during an interview in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai)

Akif’s comments come two years after the Taliban took over Afghanistan following 20 years of U.S. occupation.

The radical Islamist group quickly re-imposed harsh restrictions on women’s dress and barred them from attending school – provoking global outrage, even from some Muslim-majority countries.

On Wednesday, U.N. special envoy Gordon Brown said the International Criminal Court should prosecute Taliban leaders for crimes against humanity for denying education and employment to Afghan girls and women.

Akif, meanwhile, claimed that the imposition of Sharia (Islamic law) has been welcomed by Afghans and that men no longer harass or stare at women like they used to do in the time of the previous government. He said the ministry relies on a network of officials and informants to check if people are following regulations.

“Our ombudsmen walk in markets, public places, universities, schools, madrasas and mosques,” he said. “They visit all these places and watch people. They also speak with them and educate them. We monitor them and people also cooperate with and inform us.”

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/taliban-says-women-lose-value-men-can-see-their-faces-public

Taliban celebrate return to power 2 years on amid erosion of Afghan women’s rights

It’s been two years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Afghanistan is enjoying peace not seen in decades but the UN says there have been dozens of attacks on civilians, some claimed by Islamic State rivals of the Taliban.

Taliban members rejoice on the second anniversary of the fall of Ashraf Ghani government near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan (Reuters)

Afghanistan’s Taliban marked the second anniversary of their return to power on Tuesday, celebrating their takeover of Kabul and the establishment of what they said was security throughout the country under an Islamic system.

After a lightning offensive as US-led foreign forces were withdrawing after 20 years of inconclusive war, the Taliban entered the capital on Aug. 15, 2021, as the Afghan security forces, set up with years of Western support, disintegrated and US-backed President Ashraf Ghani fled.

“On the second anniversary of the conquest of Kabul, we would like to congratulate the mujahid (holy warrior) nation of Afghanistan and ask them to thank Almighty Allah for this great victory,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement.

Afghanistan is enjoying peace not seen in decades but the UN says there have been dozens of attacks on civilians, some claimed by Islamic State rivals of the Taliban.

For many women, who enjoyed extensive rights and freedoms during the two decades of rule by Western-backed governments, their plight has become dire since the return of the Taliban.

“It’s been two years since the Taliban took over in Afghanistan. Two years that upturned the lives of Afghan women and girls, their rights and futures,” Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the UN, said in a statement.

Security was tight in the capital on Tuesday, which was declared a holiday. Taliban fighters, supporters and some Kabul residents gathered on streets and vehicles drove slowly in informal parades carrying soldiers and children waving black and white flags.

“Today I’ve come here to see the commemoration of the second anniversary of the Taliban. It was the day that the enemy of Afghanistan was expelled from our country, that’s why I came here to celebrate,” said resident Sayed Hashmatullah Sadat.

Several departments, including the education ministry, also held gatherings to celebrate.

“Now that overall security is ensured in the country, the entire territory of the country is managed under a single leadership, an Islamic system is in place and everything is explained from the angle of sharia,” Mujahid, the spokesman, said.

In a Kabul tailoring workshop, 27-year-old Maryam, who set up the business after losing a job first in an international project, and then as a teacher, said she dreaded the anniversary.

“The day … reminds me of two years ago and I have the same feeling I had two years ago, which was a really terrible feeling,” she said.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/taliban-celebrate-return-to-power-two-years-on-amid-erosion-of-afghan-womens-rights-2421681-2023-08-16

Sudha Murty Once Wrote an Angry Letter to JRD Tata Against Company’s ‘No Women’ Policy

When Sudha Murty Wrote Angry Letter To JRD Tata Against Company’s ‘No Women’ Policy. (Credits: News18)

An author, philanthropist, and educator, the chairperson of Infosys, Sudha Murty has taken on multiple inspirational roles. She was awarded the fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri in 2006 for empowering women and breaking stereotypes. A student of computer science and engineering, Sudha Murty was the only girl in a class of 599 boys. During her appearance on Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 11’, she candidly spoke about her struggles of being the only female student while also facing familial disagreements. Apparently, her parents weren’t happy with her decision of choosing an engineering career.

With dejected support from family, Sudha Murty didn’t back down and had to follow special rules on her college campus. She was strictly ordered to wear only saree every day and wasn’t allowed to visit the college canteen or talk to boys. But it was only after she topped her class, that fellow students began recognising her talent and treating her equally. During her time as a student, Sudha also wrote an angry letter to JRD Tata urging him to remove his company’s “no women policy.” Recalling the 1972 incident on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, the entrepreneur said she was trying to get a scholarship to do a Ph.D. in America while completing her M. Tech at the Tata Institute, Bangalore.

“One day I was returning to my hostel and I read a notice that read TELCO, Pune was inviting young, bright engineers with a good salary, but in the end, they had mentioned that ladies students need not apply. It really made me angry. I was 23 years old, you tend to get angrier at that age,” she said. With the intention of challenging the prejudice against female engineering students, Sudha decided to write a letter to JRD Tata.

Source: https://www.news18.com/viral/sudha-murty-once-wrote-an-angry-letter-to-jrd-tata-against-companys-no-women-policy-8508661.html

The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif sparked an outcry with his misogynist comments

When Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stood up in parliament last week and labelled female opposition leaders in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party as “trash and leftovers” of its chairman Imran Khan, he probably wasn’t expecting the strength of the backlash that was to follow.

After all, Pakistani writers, cricketers, celebrities and judges have all made similarly sexist remarks. As Sharmila Faruqi, a member of the provincial assembly, told local media: “Men have a licence to get away with sexism.”

It was also not the first time Mr Asif had expressed such sentiments in parliament. In an earlier joint session, the 73-year-old called former federal minister Sheerin Mazari, a “tractor trolley” – a crude reference to her weight.

It was far from the first time that such language had been used in the legislature. Mr Asif’s Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and the PTI have frequently made sexist and misogynist remarks about female parliamentarians in opposing parties.

This time, however, the outcry against Mr Asif was loud and across the board.

Parliamentarians from the PTI and other parties rounded on him on social media, while many media outlets also lambasted him for his comments. Dawn, the largest English-language newspaper in the country, put out a scathing editorial declaring “Khawaja Asif, our indefensible defence minister, needs schooling on gender equality”.

Mr Asif eventually took to Twitter to claim that his comments were “taken out of context” and that “calling someone ‘trash’ and ‘leftover’ is not gender-specific”. But he did not apologise.

Nevertheless, sociologist Nida Kirmani believes this was a sign of change.

“Some years ago, there would not have been such an outcry, and he would not be required to give any kind of response or explanation,” she says. “The recent response to Khawaja Asif’s sexist comments are the culmination of a long and sustained struggle by women’s rights activists.”

She says social media has been an obvious gamechanger, offering women the space to speak up.

And that is also visible in conversations far removed from the national spotlight. Recently, a clip from the popular ongoing drama Baby Baji, which showed a husband slapping his wife, went viral, with some men praising the scene for “finally putting the woman in her place”.

But women were quick to push back.

Amina Rehman was among them, commenting: “I saw a lot of abusive husbands in my circle celebrate it along with their abused wives. The misconstrued idea of a woman being the root of all evil is perpetuated so much that when the slap finally happens, people rejoice.”

Demonstrators gather for the annual Women’s Day march in Karachi earlier this year

Many Pakistani women believe popular entertainment has had a role to play in this, often turning to regressive portrayals of women. Video blogger Sabahat Zakariya laments that dramas on TV or streaming platforms have embraced sexism more over time – she recalls TV shows in the 1980s that were far more progressive, showing women who had both careers and families.

Some shows have tried to break that mould – such as Churails, a fictional, subversive tale of women detectives. But it proved too bold for Pakistan’s censors, who banned it after a backlash.

“Pakistani society has not accepted a woman as an individual, a human or to give her the right to live the way she deserves,” says actor and activist Adeel Afzal.

“And every crude thing that we hear or read or watch is built around that thinking. As a result, when a woman complains about being mistreated or abused or harassed, we fight and go against her and the culprit runs away.”

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66368714

Taiwan women freeze their eggs as ‘insurance’ in hopes of law change

Seated with her legs stretched out on her living room floor, Vivian Tung scrunched her bare stomach to find a spot where she could inject Rekovelle, a hormonal medicine used to stimulate egg production.

The 33-year-old Taiwanese brand marketing director had to inject herself daily over the two-week process it took to freeze her eggs.

Tung injects herself with hormones after a regular check-up at the Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, June 12, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Tung, who is single, is one of a rising number of women in Taiwan opting to freeze their eggs to give them the option to have a child later in life, even though under current laws they cannot use the eggs unless they marry.

“It’s my insurance policy,” she said, explaining that many women in Taiwan are independent, career-focused and not looking to solely find a husband just to have children.

“My family is very supportive and respect my choice. When they hear that I buy insurance for myself, they also feel very good.”

Self-ruled Taiwan has a fertility rate of 0.89 children per woman, less than half the replacement level of 2.1 and one of the world’s lowest just behind South Korea and Hong Kong.

Single women in Taiwan can freeze their eggs, unlike in China where it is banned. But it is only legal to use the eggs in a heterosexual marriage, which excludes unmarried women and same-sex married couples.

Doctors in Taiwan said the restriction has contributed to only around 8% of women using their eggs after they have been frozen, compared with around 38% in the United States.

Law changes

Tung is hopeful that authorities in the democratic island could change regulations to allow unmarried women to have children in future.

Before her surgery, Tung had to visit the hospital every two to three days for blood tests to check her hormone levels to see how the eggs were developing, often at irregular times like 9 p.m. due to her work schedule.

The effort was definitely worth it, she said.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/taiwan-fertility/

Gurugram woman dies by suicide after husband tortures her for bearing daughters

Investigators said the deceased woman had three daughters aged seven years, three years and the youngest one being six months old

As per investigators, the husband’s family members had alerted the woman’s parents in Faridabad at about 7.30am that she had allegedly died by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in her room. (Representative image)

A 28-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Sohna after being tortured by her husband for giving birth to three girls over a period of seven years, Gurugram police said on Thursday.

Police said the incident took place on Wednesday morning. They said that the woman’s family members alleged that her husband was torturing her continuously as she was not giving birth to a boy and the situation deteriorated after the third child was born.

Investigators said the deceased woman had three daughters aged seven years, three years and the youngest one being six months old.

As per investigators, the husband’s family members had alerted the woman’s parents in Faridabad at about 7.30am that she had allegedly died by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in her room.

They said that the woman’s brother and other relatives rushed to Sohna to find the woman’s body kept on a bed in the house.

On the basis of a complaint by the deceased’s brother, an FIR against the husband was registered under Section 306 (abetment to suicide) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Sadar Sohna police station on Wednesday evening, said police.

The complainant had alleged in the FIR that his sister had visited Faridabad on March 23, after their uncle had passed away and he had dropped her back to Sohna on April 9. “It was primarily the husband who used to torture and assault her for giving birth to three girls as he wanted a boy. He tortured her more after the birth of the third child. She took the extreme step due to the torture,” the woman’s brother said in the FIR.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/gurugram-news/woman-allegedly-dies-by-suicide-in-gurugram-after-husband-tortures-her-for-giving-birth-to-three-girls-101681409244464.html

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