In a significant development in the case of death of a havildar’s daughter-in-law in Bhubaneswar, the Tamando police on Monday arrested the husband of the deceased woman.
The accused was identified as Jaminikant Gochhayat, husband of deceased Bandana Jena and son of Bijay Gochhayat, a havildar posted at the Tamando police station in the city. Jaminikant was apprehended on the basis of an FIR lodged by Bandana’s father. Bandana had been found hanging from a ceiling fan in the havildar’s house on September 19.Bandana and Jaminikant had tied the nuptial knot on February 16 this year. As per the FIR lodged by Bandana’s father with the Tamando police, a dispute was prevailing between Bandana and her husband after the marriage. Bandana was also being tortured by her in-laws over dowry demand, her father has further alleged.
Notably, Bandana’s parents had been scheduled to visit her in-laws’ place on the fateful day for resolving domestic issue. However, they were informed over telephone about Bandana’s death before their arrival.