Defence Ministry officer, 30 and pregnant, dies in Delhi's Dwarka; family alleges husband, in-laws harassed her
Police registered an FIR after her parents alleged repeated harassment and threats by her husband and in-laws, and said she was about three months pregnant.
- On August 21, Assistant Section Officer Nazia Khanam was found dead at her residence in Bharthal, Dwarka; her parents subsequently filed a police complaint alleging harassment by her husband and in-laws.
- Khanam, who was three months pregnant, had married Mohammad Azam Ali Khan on April 11; her family initially gave statements to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate on August 21 without raising suspicions before submitting a formal harassment complaint the following day.
- Police registered an FIR on August 22 under Sections 85 and 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging Khanam was subjected to mental and physical abuse, assault, and threats by her husband, mother-in-law Samimun Nisha, and father-in-law Babar Ali Khan.
- Mohammad Azam Ali Khan told investigators the couple argued before the incident, claiming Khanam locked him in a room; a PCR call at 4.21 a.m. on August 21 brought police to the scene, where her body was moved to DDU Hospital.
- Authorities stated appropriate action will be taken based on evidence and facts as investigation continues; assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available via Tele-MANAS 14416 or Sneha suicide prevention helpline at 044-24640050.
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Pregnant Defence Ministry officer found dead in Delhi; parents allege harassment by husband, in
A 30-year-old Ministry of Defence ASO, Nazia Khanam, was found dead at her rented home in Delhi’s Dwarka on August 21. Her parents later alleged harassment by her husband and in-laws. Police registered an FIR and are investigating.
Delhi: Pregnant Defence Ministry Officer Found Dead in Dwarka; Husband, In-Laws Booked for Abetment of Suicide | 📰 LatestLY
A 30-year-old Assistant Section Officer (ASO) with the Ministry of Defence was found dead at her residence in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka sector on Friday, August 21, 2026. The deceased, identified as Nazia Khanam, was three months pregnant at the time of her death. 📰 Delhi: Pregnant Defence Ministry Officer Found Dead in Dwarka; Husband, In-Laws Booked for Abetment of Suicide.
Pregnant defence ministry officer found dead in Delhi; husband, in-laws booked for abetment of suicide
A pregnant Ministry of Defence employee was found dead in Dwarka on Friday. Police registered a case against her husband and in-laws for cruelty and abetment. The family alleged dowry harassment, which police are now investigating. The husband is currently absconding from the authorities. Further legal action will follow after facts are established.
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