Pune: Vaishnavi’s Sister-in-Law, Mayuri Jagtap Exposes Shocking Abuse Within Hagavane Family
Pune: Vaishnavi’s Sister-in-Law, Mayuri Jagtap Exposes Shocking Abuse Within Hagavane Family
It’s been six days since the tragic suicide of Vaishnavi Hagavane, and now her elder sister-in-law, Mayuri Hagavane, has come forward with serious allegations against the family, revealing disturbing details of abuse and harassment that have shaken Maharashtra.
Mayuri Breaks Silence
Mayuri stated that Vaishnavi was not the only one to suffer. “What happened to her also happened to me. Just six months into my marriage, the abuse began. The treatment I received from my father-in-law is something I cannot even speak about. I endured humiliation, beatings, and constant mental torture,” she said.
Family Favored Daughter Over Daughters-in-Law
According to Mayuri, the family treated the daughter of the house, Pinky, with undue privilege. “Pinky, my sister-in-law, is older than me by five years and remains unmarried. The entire household follows her word. We were expected to obey her unquestioningly. The daughters-in-law were always second to her,” she added. Mayuri endured harassment for a year before filing a police complaint and moving out to live separately with her husband.
Mayuri’s Brother Recounts Police Apathy
Meghraj Jagtap, Mayuri’s brother, shared how police failed to act on their complaint. “We went to file a complaint at 8:30 PM on November 5, 2024. It took until 2:00 AM for the police to register it. Even then, they delayed taking action. Despite clear signs of harassment, the Hagavane family managed to evade arrest at that time,” he said.
Standing Strong with His Sister
“We stood by our daughter when she was being abused, right from the start. Just six months after her marriage, the problems began. Had the police acted sooner, perhaps Vaishnavi would still be alive today. Though she tried to endure it for a year, she eventually reached her breaking point,” her father said.
Dowry Demands and Fortuner Mentioned
While Mayuri mentioned she didn’t know the exact dowry amount, she recalled overhearing conversations about expensive vehicles. “My mother-in-law once said, ‘It looks good when you have branded cars like a Fortuner parked outside.’ Even Shashank [Mayuri’s husband] shared the same desire. I heard them talking about it on the phone. I too was constantly taunted over dowry,” she revealed.
As the investigation unfolds, the Hagavane family is under intense scrutiny, and calls for justice grow louder.
