IMA suspends Kerala doctor involved in girlfriend's suicide case over dowry demands
NDTV. In an official statement, the IMA confirmed its decision to suspend EA Ruwais who is alleged to be involved in the suicide of a woman doctor 'Shahana' pursuing her 2nd-year postgraduate training in surgery. Dr Joseph Benaven, President of Indian Medical Association Kerala State Branch stated that police arrested the accused under the dowry prohibition act and remanded him to judicial custody, NDTV reported.
Shahana's relatives have alleged that the accused, identified as Ruvaiz and his family had asked for a huge amount of dowry including gold, land, and a BMW car to marry Shahana. Reportedly, she was in a relationship with Ruvaiz and the two had decided to marry. The National Commission for Women has expressed deep concern over the death of a young doctor in Thiruvananthapuram and requested detailed action taken report within five days from the Kerala police.
It has also urged the police to invoke relevant sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act and Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the FIR if allegations are verified. "NCW is deeply concerned by the tragic incident in Thiruvananthapuram where a young doctor died by suicide allegedly due to dowry demands. The reported incident falls under sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act and IPC.
We urge invoking these provisions in the FIR if allegations are verified. The arrest of the accused and his relatives is essential. Society's responsibility in safeguarding women's rights is crucial.
A detailed action taken report is requested within 5 days from the Police," the commission posted on X. Kerala Health Minister Veena George ordered an investigation on Wednesday, into allegations of dowry harassment linked to the alleged death of a 26-year-old female doctor. In a statement,
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